Pilot Pirx's Inquest
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Synopsis
Pirx, an experienced pilot, is hired to go on a top-secret mission to evaluate some 'nonlinears' (an experimental model of android) for use as crewmembers on future space flights. Pirx and this intriguing crew are sent out to launch two satellites into the rings of Saturn, but he is determined to find out and identify a hostile unhuman coworker among them.
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Sergei Desnitsky
Pirx
Vladimir Ivashov
Brown
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
Nowak
Tõnu Saar
Weber
Zbigniew Lesień
Calder
Bolesław Abart
Otis
Ferdynand Matysik
Unesco Director
Igor Przegrodzki
McCuirre
Faime Jurno
Zygmunt Bielawski
Tech Companies Representative
Janusz Bylczyński
Judge
Adam Cieślak
Edmund Fetting
Prosecutor
Józef Fryźlewicz
Defense Attorney
Marek Idziński
Court Member
Mieczysław Janowski
Mitchell
Z. Jurkowski
Jerzy Kaliszewski
Android Creator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Piestrak
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Valutskiy, Marek Piestrak, Stanisław Lem
- Original Score
- Arvo Pärt
- Original Title
- Test pilota Pirxa
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian, Polish, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Dovzhenko Film Studios, Tallinnfilm, PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Piestrak
Vladimir Valutskiy, Marek Piestrak, Stanisław Lem
Arvo Pärt
Janusz Pawłowski
Roman Kolski
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Piestrak
Director
Vladimir Valutskiy
Writer
Marek Piestrak
Writer
Victor Zhylko
Production Design
Jerzy Śnieżawski
Production Design
Alicja Wasilewska
Costume Design
Helve Halla
Costume Design
Roman Kolski
Editor
Janusz Pawłowski
Director of Photography
Arvo Pärt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Pirx's Inquest
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What is Pilot Pirx's Inquest about?
Pirx, an experienced pilot, is hired to go on a top-secret mission to evaluate some 'nonlinears' (an experimental model of android) for use as crewmembers on future space flights. Pirx and this intriguing crew are sent out to launch two satellites into the rings of Saturn, but he is determined to find out and identify a hostile unhuman coworker among them.
Who directed Pilot Pirx's Inquest?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest was directed by Marek Piestrak.
Who stars in Pilot Pirx's Inquest?
The principal cast of Pilot Pirx's Inquest includes Sergei Desnitsky, Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Tõnu Saar, Zbigniew Lesień.
When was Pilot Pirx's Inquest released and how long is it?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Pilot Pirx's Inquest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pilot Pirx's Inquest was composed by Arvo Pärt.
Is Pilot Pirx's Inquest based on a book or true story?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Lem".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pilot Pirx's Inquest?
Pilot Pirx's Inquest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).