Death of a President

6.319772h 24mHistoryDrama

Death of a President (1977) is a history, drama film directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz rated 6.3/10.

After Poland won freedom from of its long overlordship by Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, it took a further four years for its National Assembly to elect Gabriel Narutowicz as its first president. Narutowicz was a professor who until his election had been living in Switzerland. Those were chaotic times, and shortly after his election, he was assassinated by right-wing fanatics. This epic Polish film chronicles the circumstances of Narutowicz's election and assassination.

Released: 1977-10-10

Duration: 2h 24m

Genre: History, Drama

Country: Poland

Director: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Writer: Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Bolesław Michałek

Cast: Zdzisław Mrożewski, Marek Walczewski, Henryk Bista, Czesław Byszewski, Jerzy Duszyński, Edmund Fetting

Production: Zespół Filmowy Kadr