The Contract (1980): Cast
The Contract is a 1980 drama directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, starring Leslie Caron as Penelopa Wilson, Janusz Gajos and Andrzej Szenajch. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 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 Contract About?
The premise of The Contract without spoilers.
Echoing Chekhov’s The Wedding, it unfolds at an arranged ceremony where the bride and groom know each other little, yet their families ignore it. When the bride balks, the groom’s doctor father goes ahead with a costly reception. Krzysztof Zanussi attacks corruption and loss of individuality. Leslie Caron shines as a ballerina who is a kleptomaniac.
The Contract Themes & Keywords
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- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- female pubic hair
- party
- wedding
- sauna
- doctor
- snow
- exhibitionist
- nudity
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- sex
- female frontal nudity
- male frontal nudity
The Contract Cast & Characters
Leslie Caron leads the cast as Penelopa Wilson, with Janusz Gajos as Bolesław Bartoszuk and Andrzej Szenajch as Mr. Andrzej. Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Krzysztof Zanussi
- Leslie Caron as Penelopa Wilson
- Janusz Gajos as Bolesław Bartoszuk
- Andrzej Szenajch as Mr. Andrzej
- Beata Tyszkiewicz as Nina
Also Starring in The Contract
· 31 more- Eugeniusz Priwieziencew Dancer Arnold
- Wiktor Zborowski gość
- Bożena Dykiel Ewa
- Tadeusz Łomnicki Adam Ostoja-Okędzki
- Maja Komorowska Dorota
- Jan Jurewicz Zenek
- Peter Bonke Sven
- Edward Linde-Lubaszenko Journalist Zygmunt
- Krzysztof Kolberger Piotr Ostoja-Okędzki
- Liliana Komorowska baletnica
- Maciej Robakiewicz Patrycja's Boyfriend
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
- Andrzej Pieczyński Dancer
- Ignacy Machowski Adam's Friend
- Edward Wichura Cook
- Krystyna Sznerr-Mierzejewska śpiewająca "Ave Maria" na ślubie Lilki i Piotra
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- Zofia Mrozowska Maria
- Zbigniew Skowroński
- Christine Paul-Podlasky Patrycja
- Agata Rzeszewska baletnica
- Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska Guest
- Jolanta Kozak-Sutowicz Weronika
- Nina Andrycz Olga Aleksandrowa
- Irena Byrska Babysitter
- Emilia Ziółkowska staruszka karmiąca zwierzęta
- Czesław Mroczek
- Magdalena Jarosz Lilka Bartoszuk
- Jerzy Święch Priest
- Laura Łącz baletnica
- Zbigniew Grusznic
- Maciej Dzienisiewicz
More from Krzysztof Zanussi
More films directed by Krzysztof Zanussi: The Perfect Number, Ether, Revisited and And a Warm Heart.
The Contract Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Szerzödés” and “Contrato de matrimonio”.
- Also known as
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- Szerzödés
- Contrato de matrimonio
- El contrato
- Контракт
- Contratto
- 合约
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The Contract FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Contract, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Contract?
The Contract runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Contract released?
The Contract was released on November 17, 1980.
Who directed The Contract?
The Contract was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
More films by Krzysztof Zanussi Who is in the cast of The Contract?
The Contract stars Leslie Caron as Penelopa Wilson, Janusz Gajos as Bolesław Bartoszuk and Andrzej Szenajch as Mr. Andrzej, among 35 credited actors.
Does The Contract have a post-credit scene?
No. The Contract has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Contract in?
The original language of The Contract is Polish.
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