The Rite of Passage
Mała matura 1947
Synopsis
Ludwik starts one of the best high schools in Krakow. His life changes with a growing storm of conflicting emotions. First love infatuations, sexual contacts, a rebellion against unjust authorities and the desire to imitate his idol, Marek, an older boy who who fought in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Adam Wróblewski
Ludwik Taschke
Antoni Królikowski
Romek Szrama
Marek Kondrat
Professor Matoń
Wojciech Pszoniak
Major Trzaska
Wiktor Zborowski
Professor 'Syfon'
Agnieszka Michalska
Maria Taschke
Artur Żmijewski
Tadeusz Taschke
Sonia Bohosiewicz
Mecenasowa Halberowa
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Wiliński
Marian Opania
Professor Schlapka
Elżbieta Trzaskoś
Hania Taschke
Grzegorz Warchoł
Janitor Krupa
Dorota Segda
Professor Szumska
Piotr Grabowski
Lieutenant, PE Teacher
Tomasz Dedek
Professor Podkowiński
Dawid Kot
Wieńczysław 'Kujon' Rączka
Mikołaj Jodliński
Tadek Becker
Konrad Michalak
B. 'Bodo' Pudłowski
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janusz Majewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Janusz Majewski
- Original Title
- Mała matura 1947
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janusz Majewski
Janusz Majewski
Włodzimierz Niderhaus
Department Leadership Roster
Janusz Majewski
Director
Włodzimierz Niderhaus
Producer
Janusz Majewski
Screenplay
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What is The Rite of Passage about?
Ludwik starts one of the best high schools in Krakow. His life changes with a growing storm of conflicting emotions. First love infatuations, sexual contacts, a rebellion against unjust authorities and the desire to imitate his idol, Marek, an older boy who who fought in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944.
Who directed The Rite of Passage?
The Rite of Passage was directed by Janusz Majewski.
Who stars in The Rite of Passage?
The principal cast of The Rite of Passage includes Adam Wróblewski, Antoni Królikowski, Marek Kondrat, Wojciech Pszoniak, Wiktor Zborowski.
When was The Rite of Passage released and how long is it?
The Rite of Passage was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.