With Fire and Sword
Ogniem i mieczem
Synopsis
In the mid-17th century, Poland was the largest, most democratic, and most tolerant country in Europe. However, a tragic civil war brought about the gradual decline of the once glorious republic... An epic story about the Cossack rebellion against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Part of the Henryk Sienkiewicz's Trilogy
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Top Cast
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Izabella Scorupco
Helena Kurcewiczówna
Alexandr Domogarov
Jurko Bohun
Michał Żebrowski
Jan Skrzetuski
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Jan Onufry Zagłoba
Bohdan Stupka
Bohdan Chmielnicki
Andrzej Seweryn
Jeremi Wiśniowecki
Zbigniew Zamachowski
Michał Wołodyjowski
Wiktor Zborowski
Longinus Podbipięta
Wojciech Malajkat
Rzędzian
Ewa Wiśniewska
Kurcewiczowa
Ruslana Pysanka
Horpyna
Daniel Olbrychski
Tuhaj-Bej
Marek Kondrat
król Jan II Kazimierz
Gustaw Holoubek
senator Kisiel
Andrzej Kopiczyński
Zaćwilichowski
Maciej Kozłowski
Krzywonos
Adam Ferency
Chan
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
Barabasz stary
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Hoffman, Andrzej Krakowski
- Original Score
- Krzesimir Dębski
- Original Title
- Ogniem i mieczem
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish, Polish, Tatar, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Okocimskie Zakłady Piwowarskie, Agencja Produkcji Filmowej, Zodiak Jerzy Hoffman Film Production, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Hoffman
Jerzy Hoffman, Andrzej Krakowski, Henryk Sienkiewicz
Krzesimir Dębski
Grzegorz Kędzierski
Marcin Kot Bastkowski, Cezary Grzesiuk
Jerzy R. Michaluk, Jerzy Kajetan Frykowski, Jerzy Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
Grzegorz Kędzierski
Director of Photography
Andrzej Haliński
Production Design
Magdalena Biernawska-Teslawska
Costume Design
Paweł Grabarczyk
Costume Design
Jerzy R. Michaluk
Producer
Jerzy Hoffman
Producer
Marcin Kot Bastkowski
Editor
Cezary Grzesiuk
Editor
Jerzy Hoffman
Director
Krzesimir Dębski
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Hoffman
Screenplay
Andrzej Krakowski
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About With Fire and Sword
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What is With Fire and Sword about?
In the mid-17th century, Poland was the largest, most democratic, and most tolerant country in Europe. However, a tragic civil war brought about the gradual decline of the once glorious republic... An epic story about the Cossack rebellion against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Who directed With Fire and Sword?
With Fire and Sword was directed by Jerzy Hoffman.
Who stars in With Fire and Sword?
The principal cast of With Fire and Sword includes Izabella Scorupco, Alexandr Domogarov, Michał Żebrowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Bohdan Stupka.
When was With Fire and Sword released and how long is it?
With Fire and Sword was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for With Fire and Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for With Fire and Sword was composed by Krzesimir Dębski.
Is With Fire and Sword based on a book or true story?
With Fire and Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henryk Sienkiewicz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for With Fire and Sword?
With Fire and Sword holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).