A Hole in the Ground
Dziura w ziemi
Synopsis
An ambitious, enthusiastic young geologist is entangled in bureaucratic red tape when he tries to drill for oil. Frustrated with the situation, he torches an abandoned mill, ignores his girlfriend, and fights with his friends who do not share his exuberance about the project.
Top Cast
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Jan Nowicki
Andrzej Orawiec
Roman Kłosowski
Miecio Stalończyk
Józef Nowak
Jan Skawiński
Wiesław Gołas
Kazio
Wadim Berestowski
Tomaszewski
Zdzisław Maklakiewicz
Firefighter
Paweł Maria Dolewski
Lipowicz
Franciszek Pieczka
Priest
Jerzy Mierzejewski
Committee Chairman
Michał Leśniak
Baker
Stanisław Tym
Committee Member
Bolesław Płotnicki
Dederko
Barbara Sobotta
Andrzej's Wife
Jerzy Dobrowolski
Józef Gibasiewicz
Piotr Augustyniak
Committee Member (uncredited)
Konstanty Lewkowicz
Committee Member (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Kondratiuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Kondratiuk, Andrzej Bonarski
- Original Score
- Tomasz Stańko
- Original Title
- Dziura w ziemi
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Nike"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Kondratiuk
Andrzej Kondratiuk, Andrzej Bonarski
Tomasz Stańko
Jan Laskowski
Janina Niedźwiecka
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Kondratiuk
Director
Renata Press
Costume Design
Andrzej Kondratiuk
Screenplay
Jarosław Świtoniak
Production Design
Jan Laskowski
Director of Photography
Andrzej Bonarski
Screenplay
Janina Niedźwiecka
Editor
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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 A Hole in the Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Hole in the Ground about?
An ambitious, enthusiastic young geologist is entangled in bureaucratic red tape when he tries to drill for oil. Frustrated with the situation, he torches an abandoned mill, ignores his girlfriend, and fights with his friends who do not share his exuberance about the project.
Who directed A Hole in the Ground?
A Hole in the Ground was directed by Andrzej Kondratiuk.
Who stars in A Hole in the Ground?
The principal cast of A Hole in the Ground includes Jan Nowicki, Roman Kłosowski, Józef Nowak, Wiesław Gołas, Wadim Berestowski.
When was A Hole in the Ground released and how long is it?
A Hole in the Ground was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hole in the Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hole in the Ground was composed by Tomasz Stańko.