Nikodem Dyzma
Synopsis
Nikodem Dyzma is a poor dancer who comes to Warsaw to find a job. The problem is that nobody wants to hire him. One day he finds an invitation to the party with very important people and decides to attend. A small accident at the party makes him the hero of the night and becomes the beginning of his career.
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Adolf Dymsza
Nikodem Dyzma
Urszula Modrzyńska
Zula
Tadeusz Gwiazdowski
Gabryś
Kazimierz Fabisiak
Leon Kunicki
Ewa Krasnodębska
Nina Kunicka
Lech Madaliński
Colonel Wacław Wareda
Andrzej Bogucki
Minister Władysław Jaszuński
Edward Dziewoński
Jan Ulanicki
Stanisław Milski
Owsik
Kazimierz Wilamowski
Director Terkowski
Tadeusz Fijewski
Police Chief Jarec
Halina Dobrowolska
Kunicki's Daughter
Zygmunt Chmielewski
Chairman Artur Rakowiecki
Krystyna Ciechomska
Rakowiecka
Jerzy Bielenia
Singer
Antoni Biliczak
Bolesław Bolkowski
Seweryn Butrym
Editor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Rybkowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Ludwik Starski
- Original Score
- Jerzy Harald
- Original Title
- Nikodem Dyzma
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Autorów Filmowych, Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Rybkowski
Ludwik Starski, Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz
Jerzy Harald
Stanisław Loth, Franciszek Kądziołka, Władysław Forbert
Czesław Raniszewski
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Rybkowski
Director
Ludwik Starski
Screenplay
Władysław Forbert
Director of Photography
Czesław Raniszewski
Editor
Anatol Radzinowicz
Production Design
Irena Nowicka
Costume Design
Jerzy Szeski
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nikodem Dyzma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nikodem Dyzma about?
Nikodem Dyzma is a poor dancer who comes to Warsaw to find a job. The problem is that nobody wants to hire him. One day he finds an invitation to the party with very important people and decides to attend. A small accident at the party makes him the hero of the night and becomes the beginning of his career.
Who directed Nikodem Dyzma?
Nikodem Dyzma was directed by Jan Rybkowski.
Who stars in Nikodem Dyzma?
The principal cast of Nikodem Dyzma includes Adolf Dymsza, Urszula Modrzyńska, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski, Kazimierz Fabisiak, Ewa Krasnodębska.
When was Nikodem Dyzma released and how long is it?
Nikodem Dyzma was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Nikodem Dyzma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nikodem Dyzma was composed by Jerzy Harald.
Is Nikodem Dyzma based on a book or true story?
Nikodem Dyzma is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz".