Mark of Cain
Czarny wąwóz
“A historical adventure film about the betrayal of one’s own conscience.”
Synopsis
In 1866, as Austria faces war with Prussia, 19-year-old Ludvík Machl joins a secret Czech resistance group. When he is caught with stolen funds and a weapon, the police commissioner spares him from prison on the condition that he work as an informant. Trapped by fear and betrayal, Ludvík is forced down a path that leads inexorably toward his own destruction.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Olaf Lubaszenko
Ludvík Machl
Petr Čepek
Capt. Truxa
Wiktor Zborowski
Capt. Truxa (voice)
Anna Majcher
Kitty
Michał Pawlicki
Count Rożyński
Adam Ferency
Roman Zalewski
Jiří Kodet
Commissioner Lottes
Jerzy Kryszak
Commissioner Lottes (voice)
Sabina Laurinová
Lotka
Joanna Trzepiecińska
Lotka (voice)
Jan Přeučil
Melc
František Staněk
Albín Böhm
Daniel Landa
Klement Kubr
Miriam Kantorková
Hroudová
Marta Richterová
Andula
Jiří Němeček
Kleibl
Oldřich Velen
Police Councillor
Ivo Niederle
Stationmaster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janusz Majewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimír Körner
- Original Score
- Jerzy Matuszkiewicz
- Original Title
- Czarny wąwóz
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, Zespół Filmowy "Oko"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janusz Majewski
Vladimír Körner, Josef Císař, Janusz Majewski
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz
Richard Valenta
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Department Leadership Roster
Janusz Majewski
Director
Vladimír Körner
Screenplay
Richard Valenta
Director of Photography
Miloš Červinka
Production Design
Tadeusz Kosarewicz
Production Design
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Editor
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mark of Cain.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Mark of Cain.
list8
Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
1989
1989
Similar Titles to Mark of Cain
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
6.2
7.2
6.0
5.8
8.0
10.0
7.6
6.6
4.0
5.3
6.9
3.0
5.9
6.5
7.0
7.2
5.9
More Like Mark of Cain
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mark of Cain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mark of Cain about?
In 1866, as Austria faces war with Prussia, 19-year-old Ludvík Machl joins a secret Czech resistance group. When he is caught with stolen funds and a weapon, the police commissioner spares him from prison on the condition that he work as an informant. Trapped by fear and betrayal, Ludvík is forced down a path that leads inexorably toward his own destruction.
Who directed Mark of Cain?
Mark of Cain was directed by Janusz Majewski.
Who stars in Mark of Cain?
The principal cast of Mark of Cain includes Olaf Lubaszenko, Petr Čepek, Wiktor Zborowski, Anna Majcher, Michał Pawlicki.
When was Mark of Cain released and how long is it?
Mark of Cain was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Mark of Cain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mark of Cain was composed by Jerzy Matuszkiewicz.