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The Law and the Fist (1964): Cast

The Law and the Fist (1964) movie poster

The Law and the Fist is a 1964 war drama directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski, starring Gustaw Holoubek as Andrzej Kenig, Ewa Wiśniewska and Zdzisław Maklakiewicz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Law and the Fist (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Law and the Fist About?

The premise of The Law and the Fist without spoilers.

After World War II, Polish settlers relocate to the western territories cleared of Germans. A group of ruthless profiteers masquerade as officials, seizing a deserted town’s stores for themselves. One principled man confronts them, insisting the loot rightfully belongs to the local people.

The Law and the Fist Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • drinking
  • train
  • violence
  • death by gunshot
  • gun
  • subtitles
  • post war
  • ghost town
  • murder
  • death
  • shooting
  • year 1945
+3 more
  • 1940s
  • based on book
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Law and the Fist Cast & Characters

Gustaw Holoubek leads the cast as Andrzej Kenig, with Ewa Wiśniewska as Janka and Zdzisław Maklakiewicz as Czesiek. Directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski

More films directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski: Battle of Warsaw 1920, The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God, With Fire and Sword and The Quack.

Details

The Law and the Fist Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Prawo i pięść” and “Six pistolets”.

Also known as
  • Prawo i pięść
  • Six pistolets
  • Jog és ököl
  • Legea și forța
  • Закон и кулак
  • Das Gesetz und die Faust
  • Zakon i pesnica

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The Law and the Fist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Law and the Fist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Law and the Fist?

The Law and the Fist runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Law and the Fist released?

The Law and the Fist was released on September 14, 1964.

Who directed The Law and the Fist?

The Law and the Fist was directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski.

More films by Jerzy Hoffman

Who is in the cast of The Law and the Fist?

The Law and the Fist stars Gustaw Holoubek as Andrzej Kenig, Ewa Wiśniewska as Janka and Zdzisław Maklakiewicz as Czesiek, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Law and the Fist have a post-credit scene?

No. The Law and the Fist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Law and the Fist in?

The original language of The Law and the Fist is Polish.

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