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Without Anesthesia (1978): Cast

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Without Anesthesia is a 1978 drama starring Andrzej Seweryn as Jacek Rościszewski, Andrzej Wajda and Jerzy Stuhr. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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Without Anesthesia (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Without Anesthesia About?

The premise of Without Anesthesia without spoilers.

A renowned Polish journalist sparks a political crisis when he showcases his expertise on a televised Q&A about a world conference. While his opponents strip him of his privileges, his personal life collapses: his wife leaves him for a jealous rival after 15 years and two daughters. Unable to cope, he turns to heavy drinking, takes over a seminar for eager students after his class is cancelled, and gradually loses his confidence, becoming silent.

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Cast & crew

Without Anesthesia Cast & Characters

Andrzej Seweryn leads the cast as Jacek Rościszewski, with Andrzej Wajda as TV Show Contestant (uncredited) and Jerzy Stuhr as Jerzy Porębowicz.

Details

Without Anesthesia Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Rough Treatment” and “不求麻醉药”.

Also known as
  • Rough Treatment
  • 不求麻醉药
  • Sin anestesia
  • Senza anestesia
  • Ohne Betäubung
  • Без упойка
  • Sans Anesthésie
  • 酷刑
  • Без наркоза
  • Sem Anestesia
  • Utan bedövning

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FAQ

Without Anesthesia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Without Anesthesia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Without Anesthesia?

Without Anesthesia runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was Without Anesthesia released?

Without Anesthesia was released on November 27, 1978.

Who is in the cast of Without Anesthesia?

Without Anesthesia stars Andrzej Seweryn as Jacek Rościszewski, Andrzej Wajda as TV Show Contestant (uncredited) and Jerzy Stuhr as Jerzy Porębowicz, among 46 credited actors.

Does Without Anesthesia have a post-credit scene?

No. Without Anesthesia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Without Anesthesia in?

The original language of Without Anesthesia is Polish.

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