Heat
Upał
Synopsis
Two Elderly Men are asked by the Prime Minister to take care of the city for one day. During this time, they have to deal with the heat, a diplomatic conflict, a love rivalry, and a lack of water. They do it in their style – with a song.
Top Cast
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Barbara Krafftówna
Barbarka
Wiesław Michnikowski
Ambassador
Kalina Jędrusik
Zuzanna
Wiesław Gołas
Albin
Jeremi Przybora
Old Gentleman
Jerzy Wasowski
Old Gentleman
Anna Górna
Grzanka
Jerzy Bielenia
Drunkard
Zdzisław Leśniak
Ambassador's Secretary
Krzysztof Litwin
Kornel
Jarema Stępowski
Motorcyclist / Soldier / Newsagent / Hobo / Guard
Elżbieta Burakowska
Brigade Member (uncredited)
Krystyna Cierniak
Brigade Member (uncredited)
Władysław Hańcza
Prime Minister (voice) (uncredited)
Krystyna Maciejewska-Gniatkowska
Brigade Member (uncredited)
Mirosław Majchrowski
Man Following Grzanka (uncredited)
Edward Miłosz
(uncredited)
Tadeusz Pluciński
Man Following Grzanka (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazimierz Kutz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremi Przybora, Jadwiga Berens
- Original Score
- Jerzy Wasowski
- Original Title
- Upał
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazimierz Kutz
Jeremi Przybora, Jadwiga Berens
Jerzy Wasowski
Wiesław Zdort
Irena Choryńska, Maria Mastalińska
Department Leadership Roster
Kazimierz Kutz
Director
Ewa Starowieyska
Costume Design
Franciszek Starowieyski
Costume Design
Ewa Starowieyska
Production Design
Ryszard Potocki
Production Design
Franciszek Starowieyski
Production Design
Ryszard Potocki
Costume Design
Jeremi Przybora
Screenplay
Jadwiga Berens
Screenplay
Irena Choryńska
Editor
Maria Mastalińska
Editor
Wiesław Zdort
Director of Photography
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heat about?
Two Elderly Men are asked by the Prime Minister to take care of the city for one day. During this time, they have to deal with the heat, a diplomatic conflict, a love rivalry, and a lack of water. They do it in their style – with a song.
Who directed Heat?
Heat was directed by Kazimierz Kutz.
Who stars in Heat?
The principal cast of Heat includes Barbara Krafftówna, Wiesław Michnikowski, Kalina Jędrusik, Wiesław Gołas, Jeremi Przybora.
When was Heat released and how long is it?
Heat was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat was composed by Jerzy Wasowski.