The Ashes (1965): Cast
The Ashes is a 1965 war drama directed by Andrzej Wajda, starring Janusz Zakrzeński as Napoleon Bonaparte, Daniel Olbrychski and Jan Nowicki. It runs 3 hours 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 46m (226 min)
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ashes About?
The premise of The Ashes without spoilers.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the film depicts how the conflict engulfed the beleaguered Polish lands at the dawn of the 19th century. It follows the Polish Legion led by General Dąbrowski, who allies with Napoleon in the hope that his victories will bring about Poland’s revival.
The Ashes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pistol
- 18th century
- napoleonic wars
- nobleman
- horse
- brother brother relationship
- father son relationship
- italy
- french army
- siege
- duel
- death
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- grave
- count
- horseback riding
- execution
- soldier
- peasant
- prussia
- warsaw poland
- palace
- secretary
- library
- gnostic
- playing cards
- partitions of poland
- fight
- gendarmerie
- egypt
- secret ritual
- freemasonry
- skull
- kiss
- older husband younger wife
- letter
- brother sister relationship
- rape
- suicide
- 19th century
- antilles
- flashback
- massacre
- war crime
- ball
- crying
- frozen river
- widow
- battle
- cannon
- wounded soldier
The Ashes Cast & Characters
Janusz Zakrzeński leads the cast as Napoleon Bonaparte, with Daniel Olbrychski as Rafał Olbromski and Jan Nowicki as Captain Wyganowski. Directed by Andrzej Wajda; 67 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrzej Wajda
- Janusz Zakrzeński as Napoleon Bonaparte
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Daniel Olbrychski as Rafał Olbromski - Jan Nowicki as Captain Wyganowski
- Beata Tyszkiewicz as Elżbieta Gintułtówna
Also Starring in The Ashes
· 63 more- Bogusław Sochnacki Wyganowski's Soldier
- Zygmunt Zintel Sandomierz Servant (uncredited)
- Ryszard Pietruski River Carrier
- Tomasz Zaliwski Poniatowski's Companion
- Józef Nalberczak Vagrant Soldier
- Stefan Szmidt Gintułt's Friend (uncredited)
- Krzysztof Litwin Painter
- Ryszard Filipski Bandit
- Zbigniew Józefowicz Michcik
- Edmund Fetting Austrian Clerk
- Ryszard Barycz Colonel Godebski
- Franciszek Trzeciak Ball Butler (uncredited)
- Jerzy Zygmunt Nowak Cavalry Soldier (uncredited)
- Władysław Hańcza Rafał's Father
- Arkadiusz Bazak Poniatowski's Companion
- Jerzy Przybylski Nikodem Chłuka
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- Andrzej Kozak Poniatowski's Companion
- Tadeusz Ordeyg Jawor
- Marek Perepeczko Bandit Raping Helena (uncredited)
- Jerzy Kaczmarek Nobleman
- Stanisław Mikulski Wyganowski's Soldier
- Stanisław Zaczyk Prince Józef Poniatowski
- Zofia Saretok Helena's Aunt
- Adam Mularczyk Old Jew
- Jadwiga Andrzejewska Rafał's Mother
- Józef Duriasz Piotr Olbromski
- Barbara Wrzesińska Zofka
- Pola Raksa Helena de With
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Michał Szewczyk
- Piotr Wysocki Prince Jan Gintułt
- Zbigniew Sawan Krzysztof's Father
- Damian Damięcki Officer
- Piotr Komorowski Bandit (uncredited)
- Izabela Olszewska Carrier's Wife (uncredited)
- Irena Malkiewicz
- Stanisław Marian Kamiński Nobleman
- Krzysztof Komeda General Fiszer (uncredited)
- Janusz Sykutera Lieutenant Schlussen
- Józef Morgała Soldier
- Wanda Jakubińska
- Jan Świderski General Sokolnicki
- Jerzy Kozłowski
- Marian Wojtczak
- Mieczysław Waśkowski
- Ryszard Pracz
- Roman Sykała Private
- Jan Koecher General de With
- Antoni Lewek Nobleman
- Tadeusz Sabara
- Bogusław Kierc Krzysztof Cedro
- Bronisław Mierzejewski Kalwicki
- Adam Królikiewicz Cavalry Soldier
- Mirosław Obłoński Szpilka
- Andrzej Jędrzejewski Mason
- Zygmunt Kamiński Arlekin
- Alicja Boniuszko Ballet Dancer
- Anna Narowska Mary Cedro
- Adam Daniewicz
- Z. Halka
- Janusz Komorowski
- Bobby Marineżow
- Andrzej Jocz
More from Andrzej Wajda
More films directed by Andrzej Wajda: Wałesa: Man of Hope, Makbet, The Revenge and The Condemnation of Franciszek Klos.
The Ashes Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Les Cendres” and “Попіл”.
- Also known as
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- Les Cendres
- Попіл
- Пепел
- Cenizas
- Пепелища
- Cendres
- Ceneri sulla grande armata
- 灰烬
- Cinzas
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The Ashes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Ashes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ashes?
The Ashes runs 3 hours 46 minutes (226 minutes).
When was The Ashes released?
The Ashes was released on September 25, 1965.
Who directed The Ashes?
The Ashes was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
More films by Andrzej Wajda Who is in the cast of The Ashes?
The Ashes stars Janusz Zakrzeński as Napoleon Bonaparte, Daniel Olbrychski as Rafał Olbromski and Jan Nowicki as Captain Wyganowski, among 67 credited actors.
Does The Ashes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ashes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Ashes in?
The original language of The Ashes is Polish.
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