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Cast
Stefan Friedmann
as Andrzej
Bolesław Płotnicki
as Gustaw Studziński
Kazimierz Fabisiak
as Edmund
Piotr Połoński
as Aleksander
Stanisław Daczyński
as Reformatory Director
Jadwiga Andrzejewska
as Hela
Barbara Halmirska
as Andrzej's Neighbour
Janusz Kłosiński
as Inn Manager
Jan Berent
as Cast
Krystyna Cierniak
as Buffet Lady
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1960
Runtime1h 34m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorStanisław Różewicz
WritersKornel Filipowicz, Tadeusz Różewicz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPlace on Earth
About Place on Earth
A teenager finds himself torn after the death of his mother and falls on the wrong side of the law.
Directed by Stanisław Różewicz, Place on Earth leans on a strong ensemble — Stefan Friedmann, Bolesław Płotnicki, Kazimierz Fabisiak — 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 1960.
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