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Crime thriller

Pigs (1992): Cast

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Pigs is a 1992 crime thriller directed by Władysław Pasikowski, starring Bogusław Linda as Franz Maurer, Marek Kondrat and Janusz Gajos. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Pigs (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genres
Thriller , Crime , Action
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pigs About?

The premise of Pigs without spoilers.

In the twilight of communism, Franz Maurer and his secret‑police comrades once lived like kings. After the transition to a post‑communist society they become reviled, stripped of privileges and forced to adapt. Franz now serves as an ordinary officer tackling drug dealers, only to discover that some former allies have switched sides.

Pigs Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • person in a car trunk
  • police
  • friend
  • drugs
  • scene before opening credits
  • pouring gasoline on man
  • hotel
  • eyes gouged
  • burning photograph
  • burning papers
  • bmw
  • voyeurism
+32 more
  • cigarette smoking
  • shot in the face
  • violence
  • torture
  • suicide attempt
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the chest
  • shooting
  • sex
  • prostitute
  • prison
  • police officer
  • police officer killed
  • police chief
  • police brutality
  • pistol
  • organized crime
  • male female relationship
  • machine gun
  • killing
  • hospital
  • held at gunpoint
  • gun
  • gunshot wound
  • gang
  • friendship
  • drunkenness
  • drinking
  • conspiracy
  • betrayal
  • beating
  • post communism
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Cast & crew

Pigs Cast & Characters

Bogusław Linda leads the cast as Franz Maurer, with Marek Kondrat as Olo Żwirski and Janusz Gajos as Gross "Siwy", były major SB z Lublina. Directed by Władysław Pasikowski; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Władysław Pasikowski

More films directed by Władysław Pasikowski: Pigs 3, The Resistance Fighter, Pitbull. Last Dog and Jack Strong.

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Details

Pigs Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Dogs” and “猪”.

Also known as
  • Dogs
  • 猪
  • 猪狗不如
  • The Pigs
  • Пси
  • Псы
  • 波兰警察故事
  • Fízlové
  • Hunde

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FAQ

Pigs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pigs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pigs?

Pigs runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Pigs released?

Pigs was released on November 20, 1992.

Who directed Pigs?

Pigs was directed by Władysław Pasikowski.

More films by Władysław Pasikowski

Who is in the cast of Pigs?

Pigs stars Bogusław Linda as Franz Maurer, Marek Kondrat as Olo Żwirski and Janusz Gajos as Gross "Siwy", były major SB z Lublina, among 25 credited actors.

Does Pigs have a post-credit scene?

No. Pigs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pigs in?

The original language of Pigs is Polish.

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