A Generation
Originally released in 1955. A Generation is a war/drama film. directed by Andrzej Wajda. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tadeusz Łomnicki, Urszula Modrzyńska, and Tadeusz Janczar
Synopsis
Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful Dorota. Soon he is engaged in dangerous efforts to fight oppression and indignity, maturing as he assumes responsibility for others’ lives. A coming-of-age story of survival and shattering loss, A Generation delivers a brutal portrait of the human cost of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (58 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tadeusz Łomnicki
as Stanisław 'Bartek' Mazur
Urszula Modrzyńska
as Ewa 'Dorota'
Tadeusz Janczar
as Jasio Krone
Janusz Paluszkiewicz
as Sekuła
Ryszard Kotys
as Jacek
Roman Polanski
as Mundek
Ludwik Benoit
as Grzesio
Zofia Czerwińska
as Barkeeper Lola
Zbigniew Cybulski
as Kostek
Tadeusz Fijewski
as German Guard in a Sawmill
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych we Wrocławiu
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Generation about?
Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful...
Who directed A Generation?
A Generation was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is A Generation?
A Generation has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was A Generation released?
A Generation was released on January 26, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Generation?
The main cast of A Generation includes Tadeusz Łomnicki, Urszula Modrzyńska, Tadeusz Janczar, Janusz Paluszkiewicz, Ryszard Kotys.