Devil's Ravine
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Synopsis
Shot in the beautiful scenery of the Tatra Mountains, this sensational drama revolves around a thwarted smuggling of art pieces across the Polish-Czechoslovak border to the West. Highlander Jasiek used to be a smuggler, now he is a soldier of the Border Protection Forces, serving in his homeland, in the Tatra Mountains. Under the influence of the educational work of his superiors, as well as his love for Halka, he becomes a righteous citizen. He contributes to preventing the smuggling of valuable works of art abroad organized by a Polish aristocrat and carried out by a gang.
Top Cast
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Tadeusz Schmidt
Jasiek Gazdoń
Alina Janowska
Hanusia
Władysław Kaczmarski
Kozłowski
Tadeusz Kański
Wilczyński
Janusz Ściwiarski
Fatman
Andrzej Krzeptowski-Bohac
Franciszek
Stanislaw Wlodek
Lieutenant
Zbigniew Skowroński
Felek
Klemens Mielczarek
Dzieciuch
Adam Brodzisz
Sgt. Wasiak
Zdzisław Lubelski
Shorty
Stanisław Woliński
Kirus
Michal Melina
Count
Jan Ciecierski
Michał
Zofia Myslakowska
Jasiek's Mother
Karel Beran
Edmund Biernacki
Tadeusz Gasienica-Giewont
(as Tadeusz Giewont)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadeusz Kański, Aldo Vergano
- Screenplay & Story
- Umberto Barbaro, Tadeusz Kański, Aldo Vergano
- Original Score
- Kazimierz Serocki
- Original Title
- Czarci żleb
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe Film Polski, Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadeusz Kański, Aldo Vergano
Umberto Barbaro, Tadeusz Kański, Aldo Vergano
Kazimierz Serocki
Adolf Forbert
Aldo Vergano, Tadeusz Kański
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Mann
Production Design
Aldo Vergano
Editor
Tadeusz Kański
Director
Aldo Vergano
Director
Umberto Barbaro
Writer
Tadeusz Kański
Writer
Aldo Vergano
Writer
Adolf Forbert
Director of Photography
Tadeusz Kański
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 Devil's Ravine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil's Ravine about?
Shot in the beautiful scenery of the Tatra Mountains, this sensational drama revolves around a thwarted smuggling of art pieces across the Polish-Czechoslovak border to the West. Highlander Jasiek used to be a smuggler, now he is a soldier of the Border Protection Forces, serving in his homeland, in the Tatra Mountains. Under the influence of the educational work of his superiors, as well as his love for Halka, he becomes a righteous citizen. He contributes to preventing the smuggling of valuable works of art abroad organized by a Polish aristocrat and carried out by a gang.
Who directed Devil's Ravine?
Devil's Ravine was directed by Tadeusz Kański, Aldo Vergano.
Who stars in Devil's Ravine?
The principal cast of Devil's Ravine includes Tadeusz Schmidt, Alina Janowska, Władysław Kaczmarski, Tadeusz Kański, Janusz Ściwiarski.
When was Devil's Ravine released and how long is it?
Devil's Ravine was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil's Ravine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil's Ravine was composed by Kazimierz Serocki.