It Began on the Vistula
Cast & Crew
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Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Director
Mathias Chromecki
Director of Photography
Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Screenwriter
Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Producer
Oskar Sala
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Polish Passion, The Unfinished War, Zaczelo sie nad Wisla
Release Date
Jan
1966
Premiere Information
Chicago opening: 22 Apr 1966
Production Company
Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Distribution Company
President Films
Country
United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
Synopsis
This film, depicting the history of Poland between 1939 and 1945, concentrates on the effects of both the Nazi occupation and Stalin's reign of terror. Shown in detail are the signing of the Hitler-Stalin non-aggression pact, conditions at German concentration camps, the cruel methods of the Gestapo, and scenes of Siberian labor camps.
Film Details
Also Known As
Polish Passion, The Unfinished War, Zaczelo sie nad Wisla
Release Date
Jan
1966
Premiere Information
Chicago opening: 22 Apr 1966
Production Company
Janusz Piekalkiewicz
Distribution Company
President Films
Country
United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 20m
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Production began in 1961. Filmed in Polish; Polish title: Zacz^D{elo si^D{e nad Wisla. Also known as Polish Passion and The Unfinished War.
