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The Real End of the Great War (1957): Cast

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The Real End of the Great War is a 1957 drama directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, starring Lucyna Winnicka as Róża Zborska, Roland Głowacki and Gustaw Lutkiewicz. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Real End of the Great War (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Real End of the Great War About?

The premise of The Real End of the Great War without spoilers.

Róża marries architect Juliusz, but war erupts and he is sent to a concentration camp. Years pass; convinced he will never return, she builds a new life and falls for another man. Unexpectedly, a broken, physically crippled Juliusz comes home, haunted by the camps. Out of duty and pity she cares for him, yet her love turns to revulsion.

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Cast & crew

The Real End of the Great War Cast & Characters

Lucyna Winnicka leads the cast as Róża Zborska, with Roland Głowacki as Juliusz and Gustaw Lutkiewicz as Henryk Thiel. Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jerzy Kawalerowicz

More films directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, best-rated first: Quo Vadis?, Austeria, Death of a President and Maddalena.

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The Real End of the Great War FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Real End of the Great War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real End of the Great War?

The Real End of the Great War runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Real End of the Great War released?

The Real End of the Great War was released on October 10, 1957.

Who directed The Real End of the Great War?

The Real End of the Great War was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

More films by Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Who is in the cast of The Real End of the Great War?

The Real End of the Great War stars Lucyna Winnicka as Róża Zborska, Roland Głowacki as Juliusz and Gustaw Lutkiewicz as Henryk Thiel, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Real End of the Great War have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real End of the Great War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Real End of the Great War in?

The original language of The Real End of the Great War is Polish.

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