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Historical drama

Temptation (1995): Cast

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Temptation is a 1995 historical drama directed by Barbara Sass, starring Magdalena Cielecka as Anna, Olgierd Łukaszewicz and Krzysztof Pieczyński. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Temptation (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Barbara Sass
Genres
History , Drama , Romance
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Temptation About?

The premise of Temptation without spoilers.

In Stalinist‑era Poland, 1953, young nun Anna is transferred to the prison where a powerful, detained priest is held. To her shock, she discovers the priest is the man she loved years earlier. The communist regime then pressures her to spy on him, forcing her to choose between faith, love and survival.

Temptation Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • priest
  • communist
  • prison
  • nun
  • f rated
  • sin
  • dignity
  • plot
  • incarceration
  • old flame
  • first love
  • spying
+10 more
  • stalinism
  • sacrifice
  • religion
  • reference to god
  • forbidden love
  • faith
  • eavesdropping
  • beating
  • 1950s
  • communism
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Cast & crew

Temptation Cast & Characters

Magdalena Cielecka leads the cast as Anna, with Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Ksiądz and Krzysztof Pieczyński as Komendant. Directed by Barbara Sass; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Temptation Also Known As

Also known as “Frestelsen”.

Also known as
  • Frestelsen

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Temptation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Temptation?

Temptation runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Temptation released?

Temptation was released on November 10, 1995.

Who directed Temptation?

Temptation was directed by Barbara Sass.

More films by Barbara Sass

Who is in the cast of Temptation?

Temptation stars Magdalena Cielecka as Anna, Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Ksiądz and Krzysztof Pieczyński as Komendant, among 10 credited actors.

Does Temptation have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Temptation in?

The original language of Temptation is Polish.

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