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Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013): Cast & Box Office

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Wałesa: Man of Hope is a 2013 historical drama directed by Andrzej Wajda, starring Robert Więckiewicz as Lech Wałęsa, Agnieszka Grochowska and Jan Rotowski. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $5.3 million worldwide.

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Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Andrzej Wajda
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wałesa: Man of Hope About?

The premise of Wałesa: Man of Hope without spoilers.

This film explores the extraordinary rise of Lech Wałęsa, examining how a Gdansk shipyard electrician became a pivotal figure in shaping the modern world. It delves into his transformation into a charismatic leader and reveals how his fight for workers’ rights ignited a widespread yearning for freedom among millions of people, ultimately impacting the course of history.

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Cast & crew

Wałesa: Man of Hope Cast & Characters

Robert Więckiewicz leads the cast as Lech Wałęsa, with Agnieszka Grochowska as Danuta Wałęsa and Jan Rotowski as Bogdan Wałęsa. Directed by Andrzej Wajda; 102 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Andrzej Wajda

More films directed by Andrzej Wajda: Makbet, The Revenge, The Condemnation of Franciszek Klos and Pan Tadeusz.

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Box office

Wałesa: Man of Hope Box Office

Wałesa: Man of Hope grossed $5.3 million worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.3M

International
$5.3M
Details

Wałesa: Man of Hope Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Wałęsa” and “L'Homme du peuple”.

Also known as
  • Wałęsa
  • L'Homme du peuple
  • Walesa: Man of Hope
  • Walesa - L'uomo della speranza
  • Walesa
  • Walesa, la esperanza de un pueblo
  • Wałęsa. Der Mann aus Hoffnung
  • Walesa - Håbets Mand
  • Валенса. Людина з надії
  • Валенса: Човек на надеждата
  • 바웬사
  • 희망의 인간
+8 more
  • ワレサ 連帯の男
  • Walesa - A remény embere
  • Walesa, l’esperança d’un poble
  • Valensa. Vilties žmogus
  • ואלנסה. איש של תקווה
  • Βαλέσα: Η Δύναμη της Ελπίδας
  • 瓦文萨:希望之人
  • Walesa: člověk naděje

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Wałesa: Man of Hope FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Wałesa: Man of Hope, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wałesa: Man of Hope?

Wałesa: Man of Hope runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Wałesa: Man of Hope released?

Wałesa: Man of Hope was released on September 5, 2013.

Who directed Wałesa: Man of Hope?

Wałesa: Man of Hope was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

More films by Andrzej Wajda

Who is in the cast of Wałesa: Man of Hope?

Wałesa: Man of Hope stars Robert Więckiewicz as Lech Wałęsa, Agnieszka Grochowska as Danuta Wałęsa and Jan Rotowski as Bogdan Wałęsa, among 102 credited actors.

How much did Wałesa: Man of Hope make at the box office?

Wałesa: Man of Hope grossed $5.3 million worldwide.

Does Wałesa: Man of Hope have a post-credit scene?

No. Wałesa: Man of Hope has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wałesa: Man of Hope in?

The original language of Wałesa: Man of Hope is Polish.

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