Giuseppe in Warsaw
Giuseppe w Warszawie
“Adventures of the Italian soldier in a rebellious Warsaw in 1943, between Germans and the Polish resistance.”
Synopsis
The Italian soldier Giuseppe Santucci, on his way home from the Russian front has his machine gun stolen in Warsaw. Afraid of consequences, he stays in Warsaw and occupies a flat of the Polish girl Maria, whom he suspects of stealing weapon. Maria indeed is an active member of the Polish resistance, contrary to her brother, Staszek, a painter, who only wants a calm living. In a course of events Giuseppe falls in love and, along with Staszek, becomes a hero of the Polish resistance.
Top Cast
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Antonio Cifariello
Giuseppe Santucci
Elżbieta Czyżewska
Maria
Zbigniew Cybulski
Staszek
Jarema Stępowski
Muttermilch
Krystyna Borowicz
Lady
Aleksander Fogiel
Trader
Andrzej Gawroński
Janek
Zdzisław Maklakiewicz
Market Seller
Jan Matyjaszkiewicz
Fritz
Artur Młodnicki
Artist
Józef Pieracki
Satyr
Aleksander Sewruk
Kischke
Wojciech Siemion
Hans
Jadwiga Skupnik
Zosia
Zenon Burzyński
German Interpreter (uncredited)
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Woman on a Train (uncredited)
Bronisław Darski
German Soldier (uncredited)
Wiktor Grotowicz
Garrison Commander (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanisław Lenartowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacek Wejroch
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Giuseppe w Warszawie
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanisław Lenartowicz
Jacek Wejroch
Wojciech Kilar
Antoni Nurzyński
Halina Nawrocka
Department Leadership Roster
Stanisław Lenartowicz
Director
Jacek Wejroch
Screenplay
Jan Grandys
Production Design
Janina Koźmińska
Costume Design
Halina Nawrocka
Editor
Antoni Nurzyński
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giuseppe in Warsaw
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What is Giuseppe in Warsaw about?
The Italian soldier Giuseppe Santucci, on his way home from the Russian front has his machine gun stolen in Warsaw. Afraid of consequences, he stays in Warsaw and occupies a flat of the Polish girl Maria, whom he suspects of stealing weapon. Maria indeed is an active member of the Polish resistance, contrary to her brother, Staszek, a painter, who only wants a calm living. In a course of events Giuseppe falls in love and, along with Staszek, becomes a hero of the Polish resistance.
Who directed Giuseppe in Warsaw?
Giuseppe in Warsaw was directed by Stanisław Lenartowicz.
Who stars in Giuseppe in Warsaw?
The principal cast of Giuseppe in Warsaw includes Antonio Cifariello, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Zbigniew Cybulski, Jarema Stępowski, Krystyna Borowicz.
When was Giuseppe in Warsaw released and how long is it?
Giuseppe in Warsaw was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Giuseppe in Warsaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giuseppe in Warsaw was composed by Wojciech Kilar.