Lotna
Synopsis
Set in the beginning of World War II, when the Polish cavalry still fought with lances against German troops, the movie is about a white thoroughbred horse that passed through various hands in a military outfit.
Top Cast
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Jerzy Pichelski
Captain Chodakiewicz
Adam Pawlikowski
Lieutenant Wodnicki
Jerzy Moes
Ensign Grabowski
Mieczysław Łoza
Sergant Latoś
Bożena Kurowska
Ewa
Bronisław Dardziński
Moonshine Maker
Adam Dzieszyński
Cavalry Soldier
Wiesław Gołas
Soldier catching Chickens
Henryk Hunko
Cavalry Soldier
Tadeusz Kosudarski
Cavalry Soldier
Artur Młodnicki
Colonel
Irena Malkiewicz
Countess
Karol Rómmel
Priest
Tadeusz Somogi
Cavalry Soldier
Bolesław Woźniak
Cavalry Soldier
Marian Wiśniowski
Cavalry Soldier
Stefan Burczyk
Civilian (uncredited)
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Housewife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Wojciech Żukrowski, Andrzej Wajda
- Original Score
- Tadeusz Baird
- Original Title
- Lotna
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Wojciech Żukrowski, Andrzej Wajda
Tadeusz Baird
Jerzy Lipman
Janina Niedźwiecka
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Andrzej Wajda
Writer
Wojciech Żukrowski
Writer
Jerzy Lipman
Director of Photography
Janina Niedźwiecka
Editor
Roman Wołyniec
Production Design
Jan Banucha
Costume Design
Lidia Rzeszewska
Costume Design
Tadeusz Baird
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Lotna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lotna about?
Set in the beginning of World War II, when the Polish cavalry still fought with lances against German troops, the movie is about a white thoroughbred horse that passed through various hands in a military outfit.
Who directed Lotna?
Lotna was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in Lotna?
The principal cast of Lotna includes Jerzy Pichelski, Adam Pawlikowski, Jerzy Moes, Mieczysław Łoza, Bożena Kurowska.
When was Lotna released and how long is it?
Lotna was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Lotna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lotna was composed by Tadeusz Baird.