Chance Meeting on the Atlantic
Spotkanie na Atlantyku
Synopsis
Takes place on an ocean liner from Canada to Poland. It is a story of several people with pasts and problems stemming from uncomfortable confrontations. The main confrontation is between a Polish doctor with a heart condition meeting a man he knew before. Neither of them was willing to admit their differences from the college days. The meeting torments the doctor enough to start him drinking and dying of a heart attack.
Top Cast
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Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska
Magda
Ignacy Gogolewski
Nowak
Marek Walczewski
Walter
Małgorzata Wiśniewska-Niemirska
Irena
Feliks Parnell
Mr. Józef
Marek Lewandowski
Zbyszek
Wacław Ulewicz
Priest
Jerzy Braszka
Steward
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
Chief Steward
Wiesława Kosmalska
Passenger (uncredited)
Zygmunt Maciejewski
Captain (uncredited)
Stanisław Michalski
Passenger (uncredited)
Andrzej Popiel
Passenger (uncredited)
Bogusław Stokowski
Radio Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
Leszek Kubanek
Mr. Józef (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gdańsk Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Bolesław Michałek
- Original Score
- Piotr Figiel
- Original Title
- Spotkanie na Atlantyku
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr, Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Bolesław Michałek
Piotr Figiel
Jerzy Łukaszewicz
Maria Kuzminska-Lebiedzik
Department Leadership Roster
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Writer
Bolesław Michałek
Writer
Jerzy Łukaszewicz
Director of Photography
Maria Kuzminska-Lebiedzik
Editor
Grażyna Hase
Costume Design
Elżbieta Radke
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chance Meeting on the Atlantic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chance Meeting on the Atlantic about?
Takes place on an ocean liner from Canada to Poland. It is a story of several people with pasts and problems stemming from uncomfortable confrontations. The main confrontation is between a Polish doctor with a heart condition meeting a man he knew before. Neither of them was willing to admit their differences from the college days. The meeting torments the doctor enough to start him drinking and dying of a heart attack.
Who directed Chance Meeting on the Atlantic?
Chance Meeting on the Atlantic was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in Chance Meeting on the Atlantic?
The principal cast of Chance Meeting on the Atlantic includes Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska, Ignacy Gogolewski, Marek Walczewski, Małgorzata Wiśniewska-Niemirska, Feliks Parnell.
When was Chance Meeting on the Atlantic released and how long is it?
Chance Meeting on the Atlantic was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Chance Meeting on the Atlantic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chance Meeting on the Atlantic was composed by Piotr Figiel.