The Constant Factor (1980): Cast & Plot
The Constant Factor is a 1980 drama directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, starring Tadeusz Bradecki as Witold, Witold Pyrkosz and Cezary Morawski. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Zespół Filmowy Tor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Constant Factor About?
The premise of The Constant Factor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man finds himself battling corrupt, vindictive coworkers while his mother lies dying in a hospital plagued by negligent officials. Determined to discover a firm moral compass, he embarks on a quixotic quest for ethical certainty, confronting harsh truths about human frailty and the propensity for harm.
The Constant Factor Themes & Keywords
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- father
- young
- job
- himalayas
- death
- corruption
- fired from a job
- mountain climber
- mother son relationship
- illness
- father son relationship
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- dying
- death of mother
- death of father
The Constant Factor Cast & Characters
Tadeusz Bradecki leads the cast as Witold, with Witold Pyrkosz as Mariusz and Cezary Morawski as Stefan. Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Krzysztof Zanussi
- Tadeusz Bradecki as Witold
- Witold Pyrkosz as Mariusz
- Cezary Morawski as Stefan
- Małgorzata Zajączkowska as Grazyna
Also Starring in The Constant Factor
· 11 more- Jan Jurewicz Zenek
- Juliusz Machulski Wladek
- Zofia Mrozowska Witold's Mother
- Jacek Strzemżalski Mate
- Edward Żebrowski Scientist
- Kazimierz Borowiec
- Lucjan Dytrych
- Krystyna Bigelmajer
- Ewa Lejczak Stefan's Wife
- K. Cielecki
- L. Cichy
More from Krzysztof Zanussi
More films directed by Krzysztof Zanussi: The Perfect Number, Ether, Revisited and And a Warm Heart.
The Constant Factor Plot Summary
What happens in The Constant Factor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Witold is a graduate of a school for electricians who, during his military service, takes part in high-mountain climbing. One of the mountaineers at the shelter mentions Witold’s father, who died during a mountain expedition. Thanks to the business card he receives from this mountaineer, [Witold] obtains a job in an exhibition company after his service, allowing him to work abroad frequently. During these assignments, he notices that his boss, Mariusz, is issuing fraudulent visas.
Full summary
The whole story of The Constant Factor, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Constant Factor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What trade did Witold study before his military service?
The Constant Factor Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “山巅的呼唤” and “Константа”.
- Also known as
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- 山巅的呼唤
- Константа
- La constante
- La costante
- Ο Αδέσμευτος
- Konstans
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The Constant Factor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Constant Factor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Constant Factor?
The Constant Factor runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Constant Factor released?
The Constant Factor was released on May 12, 1980.
Who directed The Constant Factor?
The Constant Factor was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
More films by Krzysztof Zanussi Who is in the cast of The Constant Factor?
The Constant Factor stars Tadeusz Bradecki as Witold, Witold Pyrkosz as Mariusz and Cezary Morawski as Stefan, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Constant Factor have a post-credit scene?
No. The Constant Factor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Constant Factor in?
The original language of The Constant Factor is Polish.
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