Only the Dead Can Answer (1969): Cast
Only the Dead Can Answer is a 1969 crime film directed by Sylwester Chęciński, starring Ryszard Filipski as Paweł Wójcik, Ryszard Kotys and Janusz Kłosiński. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Sylwester Chęciński
- Genre
- Crime
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Only the Dead Can Answer About?
The premise of Only the Dead Can Answer without spoilers.
Police captain Wójcik leads the probe into the killing of a state‑run enterprise cashier. Though the case yields many clues, it stalls— the victim had no enemies and nothing was taken. Convinced the cashier’s hidden past holds the answer, Wójcik uncovers an espionage plot and must gamble his life, health and career to catch the murderer.
Only the Dead Can Answer Cast & Characters
Ryszard Filipski leads the cast as Paweł Wójcik, with Ryszard Kotys as Marcin Pakosz and Janusz Kłosiński as Marczuk / Malik. Directed by Sylwester Chęciński; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sylwester Chęciński
- Ryszard Filipski as Paweł Wójcik
- Ryszard Kotys as Marcin Pakosz
- Janusz Kłosiński as Marczuk / Malik
- Ewa Wiśniewska as Renata Makuch
Also Starring in Only the Dead Can Answer
· 24 more- Andrzej Krasicki SB Officer
- Bogusław Sochnacki Sgt. Franciszek Kłosek
- Witold Pyrkosz Lt. Witek
- Bolesław Płotnicki Doctor Boleslaw Sedlak
- Tadeusz Schmidt Broniak aka Tomasz Kardel
- Ferdynand Matysik Militiaman arresting Pakosz
- Halina Buyno-Łoza Nun
- Władysław Dewoyno Mailman
- Andrzej Mrozek Man at Party (uncredited)
- Jadwiga Chojnacka Marianna Wiatryk
- Jolanta Lothe Monika Kulig
- Kazimierz Talarczyk Makuch
- Eliasz Kuziemski Major
- Maria Zbyszewska Falkoniowa
- Marta Ławińska Waitress
- Stanisław Michalik Proton Director
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More from Sylwester Chęciński
More films directed by Sylwester Chęciński: Controlled Conversations, Big Shar, Big Deal and Take It Easy.
Only the Dead Can Answer Also Known As
Also known as “Только погибший ответит”.
- Also known as
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- Только погибший ответит
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Only the Dead Can Answer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Only the Dead Can Answer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Only the Dead Can Answer?
Only the Dead Can Answer runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Only the Dead Can Answer released?
Only the Dead Can Answer was released on December 2, 1969.
Who directed Only the Dead Can Answer?
Only the Dead Can Answer was directed by Sylwester Chęciński.
More films by Sylwester Chęciński Who is in the cast of Only the Dead Can Answer?
Only the Dead Can Answer stars Ryszard Filipski as Paweł Wójcik, Ryszard Kotys as Marcin Pakosz and Janusz Kłosiński as Marczuk / Malik, among 28 credited actors.
Does Only the Dead Can Answer have a post-credit scene?
No. Only the Dead Can Answer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Only the Dead Can Answer in?
The original language of Only the Dead Can Answer is Polish.
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