The Birthday
Urodziny młodego warszawiaka
Synopsis
The four sequences in the film cover four days in a life of young Warsaw lad in September 1938, 1939, 1943 and 1944. In the first sequence Jurek decides not to study in the Sorbonne but enlists in a Polish military school instead. In the second sequence the war starts and Warsaw is occupied. In the third sequence he works in the underground resistance. The final sequence takes place during the Warsaw uprising.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Piotr Łysak
Jerzy Bielecki
Andrzej Łapicki
Stanisław Bielecki
Jolanta Grusznic
Teresa
Gabriela Kownacka
Jadźka
Hanna Skarżanka
Jerzy's Grandmother
Kazimierz Kaczor
Karczewski
Roman Frankl
Ziemowit
Tomasz Zaliwski
Walczak
Arkadiusz Bazak
Gustaw
Krzysztof Chamiec
Colonel
Henryk Kluba
Tax Office Clerk
Witold Pyrkosz
Antoni Jakubowicz
Leonard Andrzejewski
Man Outside the Moonshine Stall
Janusz Bylczyński
Wacław
Jacek Borkowski
Lieutenant
Jerzy Cnota
Man Outside the Moonshine Stall
Tadeusz Chudecki
Krzysztof
Helena Dąbrowska
Moonshine Stall Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ewa Petelska, Czesław Petelski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
- Original Score
- Jerzy Maksymiuk
- Original Title
- Urodziny młodego warszawiaka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon", Filmové studio Barrandov, Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych we Wrocławiu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ewa Petelska, Czesław Petelski
Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
Jerzy Maksymiuk
Jacek Stachlewski
Jadwiga Leśniewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Ewa Petelska
Director
Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
Screenplay
Jerzy Maksymiuk
Original Music Composer
Jacek Stachlewski
Director of Photography
Jadwiga Leśniewicz
Editor
Andrzej Borecki
Production Design
Renata Kochańska
Costume Design
Czesław Petelski
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birthday.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birthday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birthday about?
The four sequences in the film cover four days in a life of young Warsaw lad in September 1938, 1939, 1943 and 1944. In the first sequence Jurek decides not to study in the Sorbonne but enlists in a Polish military school instead. In the second sequence the war starts and Warsaw is occupied. In the third sequence he works in the underground resistance. The final sequence takes place during the Warsaw uprising.
Who directed The Birthday?
The Birthday was directed by Ewa Petelska, Czesław Petelski.
Who stars in The Birthday?
The principal cast of The Birthday includes Piotr Łysak, Andrzej Łapicki, Jolanta Grusznic, Gabriela Kownacka, Hanna Skarżanka.
When was The Birthday released and how long is it?
The Birthday was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Birthday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birthday was composed by Jerzy Maksymiuk.
Is The Birthday based on a book or true story?
The Birthday is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerzy Stefan Stawiński".