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Cast
Jan Englert
as Jarek Bronko vel Branicki
Krzysztof Wakuliński
as Ryszard
Marzena Trybała
as Hanka
Ewa Gawryluk
as Iruśka
Mariusz Benoit
as Zenon Walasek
Marcin Troński
as Frankie
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
as Cloakroom Attendant at "Polonia" hotel
Marek Bargiełowski
as Trader
Witold Dębicki
as Kazio
Wojciech Alaborski
as Czesio
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime1h 38m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime, Action
Votes8
DirectorJan Łomnicki
WritersCzesław Magnowski
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Give-Away
About The Great Give-Away
A well-known wheeler dealer joins the underground opposition to avoid responsibility after stealing valuable coins. When he is released from prison, he sets up a private bank with high interest rates together with a Security Service colonel. However, the colonel has bigger ambitions.
Directed by Jan Łomnicki, The Great Give-Away leans on a strong ensemble — Jan Englert, Krzysztof Wakuliński, Marzena Trybała — 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 comedy titles of 1993.
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