The Great Give-Away
Wielka wsypa
Synopsis
A well-known wheeler dealer joins the underground opposition to avoid responsibility after stealing valuable coins. When he is released from prison, he sets up a private bank with high interest rates together with a Security Service colonel. However, the colonel has bigger ambitions.
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Jan Englert
Jarek Bronko vel Branicki
Krzysztof Wakuliński
Ryszard
Marzena Trybała
Hanka
Ewa Gawryluk
Iruśka
Mariusz Benoit
Zenon Walasek
Marcin Troński
Frankie
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
Cloakroom Attendant at "Polonia" hotel
Marek Bargiełowski
Trader
Witold Dębicki
Kazio
Wojciech Alaborski
Czesio
Zofia Czerwińska
Housekeeper
Maria Ciunelis
Zenon's wife
Hanna Lachman
Woman in Train
Maria Rybarczyk
Władek's wife
Beata Ścibakówna
Ewa
Stanisław Biczysko
SB officer interrogating Branicki
Zbigniew Buczkowski
Prison guard
Marek Frąckowiak
Branicki's Fellow Inmate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Łomnicki
- Screenplay & Story
- Czesław Magnowski
- Original Score
- Piotr Hertel
- Original Title
- Wielka wsypa
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmowe Kadr, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Łomnicki
Czesław Magnowski
Piotr Hertel
Artur Radźko
Krystyna Górnicka
Department Leadership Roster
Krystyna Górnicka
Editor
Artur Radźko
Director of Photography
Barbara Nowak
Production Design
Maria Wilun
Costume Design
Jan Łomnicki
Director
Piotr Hertel
Original Music Composer
Czesław Magnowski
Screenplay
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What is The Great Give-Away about?
A well-known wheeler dealer joins the underground opposition to avoid responsibility after stealing valuable coins. When he is released from prison, he sets up a private bank with high interest rates together with a Security Service colonel. However, the colonel has bigger ambitions.
Who directed The Great Give-Away?
The Great Give-Away was directed by Jan Łomnicki.
Who stars in The Great Give-Away?
The principal cast of The Great Give-Away includes Jan Englert, Krzysztof Wakuliński, Marzena Trybała, Ewa Gawryluk, Mariusz Benoit.
When was The Great Give-Away released and how long is it?
The Great Give-Away was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Give-Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Give-Away was composed by Piotr Hertel.
Is The Great Give-Away based on a book or true story?
The Great Give-Away is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Czesław Magnowski".