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Cast
Roman Mosior
as Romek Dobosz
Piotr Szczerkowski
as Janusz Majek
Halina Kossobudzka
as Judge
Małgorzata Leśniewska
as Majkowa
Jolanta Bohdal
as Krystyna Dobosz
Zdzisław Leśniak
as Attorney
Zdzisław Kuźniar
as Orphanage Teacher
Henryk Gołębiewski
as Boy in an Orphanage (uncredited)
Bogdan Izdebski
as Stasiek Biernacik (uncredited)
Janusz Łęski
as Film Director (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 15m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJanusz Nasfeter
WritersJanusz Nasfeter
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTen okrutny, nikczemny chłopak
About Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopak
Romek is a boy whom nobody wants and who cannot find love in anyone. His mother has no interest in him at all. The boy gets under the influence of enterprising Janusz. This one teaches him to steal. During the first attempt, he is caught and puts in a juvenile court. The mother decides to take the opportunity to put him in an orphanage.
Directed by Janusz Nasfeter, Ten okrutny, nikczemny chłopak leans on a strong ensemble — Roman Mosior, Piotr Szczerkowski, Halina Kossobudzka — 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 1972.
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