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Cast
Maciej Góraj
as Grzegorz Purowski, dyrektor PGR-u w Grzybowie
Franciszek Pieczka
as Strzykalski, ojciec chrzestny Purowskiego
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
as Antoni Blicharski, kierownik gorzelni w PGR-ze
Leon Niemczyk
as ambasador Wacek, ojciec chrzestny Purowskiego
Jerzy Michotek
as Chaładaj, ojciec chrzestny Purowskiego
Jacek Sobala
as Lutek Purowski, syn Grzegorza
Emilia Krakowska
as Zosia, kierowniczka kina, kochanka Purowskiego
Bożena Dykiel
as barmanka
Jolanta Grusznic
as matka Purowskiego
Wiesława Mazurkiewicz
as zakonnica Maria
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1986
Runtime1h 30m
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorHenryk Bielski
WritersJerzy Janicki
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChrześniak
About Chrześniak
The film depicts three days in the life of a state farm director, during which he celebrates his 40th birthday. He was adopted by four godfathers who have helped him throughout his life and have reached positions of prominence themselves. He makes a mistake at work turning away some foreigh investors and is required to cover the losses, but even his godfathers are unable to help him. He regains affection of his son instead.
Directed by Henryk Bielski, Chrześniak leans on a strong ensemble — Maciej Góraj, Franciszek Pieczka, Gustaw Lutkiewicz — 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 1986.
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