Cast
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Ryszard Filipski
as marszałek Józef Piłsudski
Ignacy Gogolewski
as sędzia K. Hermanowski
Andrzej Hrydzewicz
as Stanisław Wojciechowski, prezydent RP
Jerzy Sagan
as Wincenty Witos, w 1926 premier RP
Lech Bijałd
as Herman Lieberman
Henryk Boukołowski
as adwokat E. Śmiarowski, obrońca w procesie brzeskim
Krzysztof Chamiec
as generał Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer
Józef Fryźlewicz
as prokurator Witold Grabowski, oskarżyciel w procesie brzeskim
Tadeusz Janczar
as Wojciech Korfanty, świadek obrony w procesie brzeskim
Jerzy Kamas
as Jerzy Zdziechowski, minister skarbu w rządzie Witosa
Janusz Kłosiński
as adwokat S. Szurlej, obrońca w procesie brzeskim
Gustaw Kron
as generał Józef Malczewski
Zbigniew Kryński
as Adam Pragier, działacz PPS oskarżony w procesie brzeskim
Henryk Machalica
as adwokat Graliński, obrońca w procesie brzeskim
Zygmunt Malanowicz
as Kazimierz Bagiński, poseł PSL "Wyzwolenie"
Crew
Director
- Ryszard Filipski
Writer
- Ryszard Gontarz
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Zamach stanu examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Ryszard Filipski brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1981, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Zamach stanu took approximately 22 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 158 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 196 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 500 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1981, when this film was released:
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 6, 1981
- Runtime: 2h 38m