Perla W Koronie


2h 1m 1972

Brief Synopsis

In the 30s, the owner of an unprofitable Silesian coal mine decide to close it down by flooding it, and the miners union strikes, occupying the pit. Even Jan, madly in love with and jealous of his pretty wife, takes part in the strike--which begins on a note of hope and high spirits but eventually l

Film Details

Also Known As
Pearl In the Crown, A
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1972

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 1m

Synopsis

In the 30s, the owner of an unprofitable Silesian coal mine decide to close it down by flooding it, and the miners union strikes, occupying the pit. Even Jan, madly in love with and jealous of his pretty wife, takes part in the strike--which begins on a note of hope and high spirits but eventually looks to be broken by government indifference, starvation and despair.

Film Details

Also Known As
Pearl In the Crown, A
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1972

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 1m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1972

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States 1972

Released in United States 1996 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade Theater) as part of program "Revelation & Camouflage: Polish Cinema from 1930 to the Present" January 26 - March 7, 1996.)