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Cast
Robert Więckiewicz
as Lech Wałęsa
Agnieszka Grochowska
as Danuta Wałęsa
Maria Rosaria Omaggio
as Oriana Fallaci
Katarzyna Ankudowicz
as Neighbor
Barbara Babilińska
as Nurse
Mirosław Baka
as Klemens Gniech
Waldemar Barwiński
as Bogdan Felski
Iwona Bielska
as Ilona
Przemysław Bluszcz
as Cast
Wojciech Błach
as Militiaman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime2h 07m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes86
DirectorAndrzej Wajda
WritersJanusz Głowacki
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWałesa: Man of Hope
About Wałesa: Man of Hope
How was it possible that a single man influenced contemporary world so significantly? This film is an attempt to capture the phenomenon of a common man’s metamorphosis into a charismatic leader — an attempt to see how a Gdansk shipyard electrician fighting for workers’ rights awakened a hidden desire for freedom in millions of people.
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, Wałesa: Man of Hope leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Rosaria Omaggio — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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