Big Deal
Kochaj albo rzuć
Synopsis
Pawlak and Kargul - neighbors, frenemies, and grandfathers to Ania- both receive invitation to America from Pawlak's brother- John. All three of them travel to Chicago, where they discover John has passed away, and they arrived just in time for his funeral. But first- they need to find his illegitimate daughter. Set in late 70's story of two, charming, Polish villagers' adventures in Chicago is a third installment of Pawlak and Kargul adventures.
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Top Cast
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Władysław Hańcza
Władysław Kargul
Wacław Kowalski
Kazimierz Pawlak
Anna Dymna
Ania Pawlakówna-Adamiec
Duchyll Martin Smith
Shirley Gladys Wright
Robert Lewandowski
mister September
Stanley Roginski
mountaineer Steve
Joseph Slowik
John Pawlak's friend
Irena Karel
pasażerka
Maria Zbyszewska
Mania Pawlak
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Aniela Kargul
Kazimiera Utrata
Andrzej Wasilewicz
Zenek Adamiec
Henryk Talar
Ksiądz
Bogdan Koca
September junior
Aleksander Fogiel
mayor
Jan Pietrzak
prezenter radiowy
Stanisław Gawlik
gość pogrzebowy
Lucjan Dytrych
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylwester Chęciński
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Mularczyk
- Original Score
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Original Title
- Kochaj albo rzuć
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylwester Chęciński
Andrzej Mularczyk
Andrzej Korzyński
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Krzysztof Osiecki
Department Leadership Roster
Sylwester Chęciński
Director
Zygmunt Samosiuk
Director of Photography
Andrzej Korzyński
Original Music Composer
Krzysztof Osiecki
Editor
Andrzej Mularczyk
Writer
Wiesława Chojkowska
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Deal
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What is Big Deal about?
Pawlak and Kargul - neighbors, frenemies, and grandfathers to Ania- both receive invitation to America from Pawlak's brother- John. All three of them travel to Chicago, where they discover John has passed away, and they arrived just in time for his funeral. But first- they need to find his illegitimate daughter. Set in late 70's story of two, charming, Polish villagers' adventures in Chicago is a third installment of Pawlak and Kargul adventures.
Who directed Big Deal?
Big Deal was directed by Sylwester Chęciński.
Who stars in Big Deal?
The principal cast of Big Deal includes Władysław Hańcza, Wacław Kowalski, Anna Dymna, Duchyll Martin Smith, Robert Lewandowski.
When was Big Deal released and how long is it?
Big Deal was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Deal was composed by Andrzej Korzyński.