Edward Dziewoński

Acting

Edward Dziewoński

Born — Died

1916-12-16 — 2002-08-17

Place of birth

Moskwa, Rosja

Known for

Acting

Credits

32 titles

Known for

Film credits

1980s · 2 titles

1970s · 6 titles

1960s · 8 titles

Bad Luck poster
6.8

To convince the prison warden against releasing him, a middle-aged Polish man recounts his life, one he considers to have been characterized by exceptionally bad luck.

Bad Luck

1960

No artwork available
5.5

An average notary finds a small fortune of coins hidden in his fireplace alongside a manuscript dating back 100 years.

Tysiąc talarów

1960

The Return poster
6.0

A former World War 2 resistance fighter returns to Poland to reconnect with his old comrades, but finds out they have moved on with their lives and have no time for him.

The Return

1960

What is Dudek? poster
NR

The "Dudek" cabaret group, Edward Dziewoński’s lifetime achievement, one of the greatest post-war cabaret groups recorded by a documentary filmmaker during rehearsals. The stars of Polish acting could be seen on stage, accompanied by excellent songs by Wojciech Młynarski.

What is Dudek?

1967

Opening Tomorrow poster
7.7

A budding playwright is thrilled to find out that his play will be performed at a prestigious theater, but a series of problems pile up, along with the general feeling that opening night will be disastrous.

Opening Tomorrow

1962

Wife for an Australian poster
6.3

A Polish-born Australian businessman arrives in Poland to find a wife for himself.

Wife for an Australian

1964

No artwork available
NR

A new employee has to deal with the horrors of bureaucracy in this satirical short poking fun at the insititutions of the Polish People's Republic.

Nowy pracownik

1966

Mieszczanin szlachcicem poster
NR

Mr. Jourdain, oblivious to his own ignorance, embarks on a comical journey to transform himself into a nobleman, taking lessons from music, dance, fencing, and philosophy teachers who exploit his naivety for profit. Despite the mockery from his maid Michasia and the exasperation of his wife, who warns against his lofty ambitions, Mr. Jourdain remains undeterred. His daughter Lucille’s potential marriage to a nobleman is threatened by an envoy from the Turkish sultan’s son, who seeks her hand. To secure the alliance, the envoy elevates Mr. Jourdain to the rank of Turkish voivode, resolving the dilemma and setting the stage for a humorous conclusion.

Mieszczanin szlachcicem

1969

1950s · 7 titles

Series credits