Ashes and Diamonds
"Touched with the fire and rebellion of a new generation of Polish film makers"
Originally released in 1958. Ashes and Diamonds is a drama/war film. directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Starring Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, and Wacław Zastrzeżynski
Synopsis
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (261 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zbigniew Cybulski
as Maciek Chełmicki
Ewa Krzyżewska
as Krystyna Rozbicka
Wacław Zastrzeżynski
as Szczuka
Adam Pawlikowski
as Andrzej Kossecki
Bogumił Kobiela
as Drewnowski
Jan Ciecierski
as Porter
Stanisław Milski
as Pieniążek
Artur Młodnicki
as Kotowicz
Halina Kwiatkowska
as Staniewiczowa
Ignacy Machowski
as Waga
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashes and Diamonds about?
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He ...
Who directed Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Ashes and Diamonds released?
Ashes and Diamonds was released on October 3, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ashes and Diamonds?
The main cast of Ashes and Diamonds includes Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, Wacław Zastrzeżynski, Adam Pawlikowski, Bogumił Kobiela.
Is Ashes and Diamonds worth watching?
Ashes and Diamonds has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 261 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.