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Death of a President

62% | Oct 10, 1977 | History, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Adam Walaciński
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Zdzisław Mrożewski
Gabriel Narutowicz
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Marek Walczewski
Eligiusz Niewiadomski
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Henryk Bista
Priest Marceli Nowakowski
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Czesław Byszewski
Prime Minister Julian Nowak
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Jerzy Duszyński
Józef Pilsudski

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