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Retrieval (2006): Cast

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Retrieval is a 2006 drama directed by Sławomir Fabicki, starring Antoni Pawlicki as Wojtek, Jerzy Trela and Andrzej Mastalerz. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Retrieval (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Polish
Studio
Canal+
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Retrieval About?

The premise of Retrieval without spoilers.

19‑year‑old Wojtek lives in a poverty‑stricken Polish town and falls for Katya, an older Ukrainian emigrant living illegally. To earn money he fights in underground boxing bouts, where a security‑business owner notices him. Accepting the offer would turn him into a gangster, but it could also secure a residence permit for Katya, to stay together.

Retrieval Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • fall from height
  • accident
  • kiss
  • male female relationship
  • marriage proposal
  • pig
  • pigsty
  • boxing
  • disco
  • party
  • violence
  • ukrainian
+20 more
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • gun
  • sex scene
  • seeking a job
  • blood
  • driving a car
  • man hits woman
  • man hits a woman
  • crying
  • broken arm
  • beating
  • singing happy birthday
  • birthday cake
  • employer employee relationship
  • suicide
  • suicide by jumping out a window
  • 19 year old
  • no music during end credits
  • written by director
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Retrieval Cast & Characters

Antoni Pawlicki leads the cast as Wojtek, with Jerzy Trela as Grandpa and Andrzej Mastalerz as Elves Producer. Directed by Sławomir Fabicki; 38 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Retrieval Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Retrieval.

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Details

Retrieval Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Anaktisi” and “L'apprenti”.

Also known as
  • Anaktisi
  • L'apprenti
  • Повертаючи борги
  • Возврат

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FAQ

Retrieval FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Retrieval?

Retrieval runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Retrieval released?

Retrieval was released on May 25, 2006.

Who directed Retrieval?

Retrieval was directed by Sławomir Fabicki.

More films by Sławomir Fabicki

Who is in the cast of Retrieval?

Retrieval stars Antoni Pawlicki as Wojtek, Jerzy Trela as Grandpa and Andrzej Mastalerz as Elves Producer, among 38 credited actors.

Does Retrieval have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Retrieval in?

The original language of Retrieval is Polish.

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