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The Ashes (1965)

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Released: Sep 25, 1965

Runtime: 226 minutes

Genre: War, Drama, History

Stars: Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Pola Raksa, Władysław Hańcza

Crew: Andrzej Wajda (Director), Halina Nawrocka (Editor), Jerzy Lipman (Director of Photography), Ewa Starowieyska (Costume Design), Stefan Żeromski (Novel), Andrzej Markowski (Original Music Composer)