Lighter
Zapalniczka
Synopsis
A young engineer borrows a suitcase from a friend, not knowing it countains ten thousand dollars inside. Soon after the friend dies in a car crash, and a lighter found at the scene might be key to solving the case.
Top Cast
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Piotr Fronczewski
Jacek Leman
Zygmunt Kęstowicz
Jerzy Ludwicki
Krystyna Królówna
Magda
Zbigniew Józefowicz
Major Szletyński
Bogusław Sochnacki
Lieutenant Rybak
Eugeniusz Kamiński
Captain Kamiński
Iwona Słoczyńska
Hilde Werner
Eugeniusz Korczarowski
Bandit
Krzysztof Świętochowski
Krawczyk
Zbigniew Koczanowicz
Professor
Teodor Gendera
German Policeman
Mariusz Gorczyński
Władek
Jolanta Bohdal
Błażek's Mother (uncredited)
Krystyna Chimanienko
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Zdzisław Kielecki
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Włodzimierz Kmicik
Radar Operator (uncredited)
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Undercover Cop (uncredited)
Adam Perzyk
Władek's Friend (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Szmagier
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Szmagier
- Original Title
- Zapalniczka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Plan"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Szmagier
Krzysztof Szmagier, Jerzy Janicki
Wiesław Rutowicz
Zofia Dwornik
Department Leadership Roster
Ludwina Mannowa
Costume Design
Zofia Dwornik
Editor
Krzysztof Szmagier
Screenplay
Adam T. Nowakowski
Production Design
Krzysztof Szmagier
Director
Wiesław Rutowicz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lighter
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What is Lighter about?
A young engineer borrows a suitcase from a friend, not knowing it countains ten thousand dollars inside. Soon after the friend dies in a car crash, and a lighter found at the scene might be key to solving the case.
Who directed Lighter?
Lighter was directed by Krzysztof Szmagier.
Who stars in Lighter?
The principal cast of Lighter includes Piotr Fronczewski, Zygmunt Kęstowicz, Krystyna Królówna, Zbigniew Józefowicz, Bogusław Sochnacki.
When was Lighter released and how long is it?
Lighter was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 52m.