The Investigation
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Synopsis
A Scotland Yard officer investigates the mysterious disappearance of a series of corpses. Based on the novel by Stanisław Lem.
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Tadeusz Borowski
Gregory
Edmund Fetting
Sheppard
Jerzy Przybylski
Sciss
Bolesław Abart
Farquart
Bogumił Antczak
Country Policeman
Róża Czaplewska
Sister
Zbigniew Geiger
Sergeant
Marek Gołębiowski
Maciej Grzybowski
Sergeant
Henryk Hunko
Mourner
Mieczysław Janowski
Thomas
Andrzej Jurczak
Williams
Ireneusz Kaskiewicz
Bartender
Jan Kasprzykowski
Policeman
Eugeniusz Korczarowski
Technician
Piotr Krukowski
Sorensen's Assistant
Zbigniew Lesień
Colls
Janusz Mazanek
Plays
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Piestrak
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Kotkowski, Marek Piestrak
- Original Score
- Włodzimierz Nahorny
- Original Title
- Śledztwo
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Pryzmat"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Piestrak
Andrzej Kotkowski, Marek Piestrak, Stanisław Lem
Włodzimierz Nahorny
Edward Kłosiński
Alina Faflik
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Piestrak
Director
Włodzimierz Nahorny
Original Music Composer
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
Andrzej Kotkowski
Screenplay
Marek Piestrak
Screenplay
Jerzy Groszang
Production Design
Alina Faflik
Editor
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Investigation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Investigation about?
A Scotland Yard officer investigates the mysterious disappearance of a series of corpses. Based on the novel by Stanisław Lem.
Who directed The Investigation?
The Investigation was directed by Marek Piestrak.
Who stars in The Investigation?
The principal cast of The Investigation includes Tadeusz Borowski, Edmund Fetting, Jerzy Przybylski, Bolesław Abart, Bogumił Antczak.
When was The Investigation released and how long is it?
The Investigation was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Investigation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Investigation was composed by Włodzimierz Nahorny.
Is The Investigation based on a book or true story?
The Investigation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Lem".