The Contract
Originally released in 1982. The Contract is a drama film. directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Starring Maja Komorowska, Tadeusz Łomnicki, and Magdalena Jarosz
Synopsis
Bearing traces of the old Anton Chekhov play The Wedding, The Contract is set during an "arranged" ceremony. The bride and groom barely know each other, but this matters not at all to their tradition-bound families. At the last minute, the bride balks. Only slightly nonplused, the groom's father, a status-seeking doctor, decides to go ahead with the expensive reception anyway. Polish director Krzysz Zanussi uses this scenario to stick it to capitalist corruption, and to society's destruction of the individual spirit. Leslie Caron, the one recognizable member of the cast, is outstanding as a wealthy, over-the-hill ballerina who happens to be a kleptomaniac.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maja Komorowska
as Dorota
Tadeusz Łomnicki
as Adam Ostoja-Okędzki
Magdalena Jarosz
as Lilka Bartoszuk
Krzysztof Kolberger
as Piotr Ostoja-Okędzki
Nina Andrycz
as Olga Aleksandrowa
Zofia Mrozowska
as Maria
Beata Tyszkiewicz
as Nina
Janusz Gajos
as Bolesław Bartoszuk
Edward Linde-Lubaszenko
as Journalist Zygmunt
Ignacy Machowski
as Adam's Friend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Contract about?
Bearing traces of the old Anton Chekhov play The Wedding, The Contract is set during an "arranged" ceremony. The bride and groom barely know each other, but this matters not at all to their traditi...
Who directed The Contract?
The Contract was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
How long is The Contract?
The Contract has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Contract released?
The Contract was released on March 3, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Contract?
The main cast of The Contract includes Maja Komorowska, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Magdalena Jarosz, Krzysztof Kolberger, Nina Andrycz.