The Ashes(1965)
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The Ashes Synopsis
Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.
The Ashes (1965) is a war, drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on September 25, 1965 with a runtime of 3h 54m. It stars Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki and Beata Tyszkiewicz. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers:
- Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski, Stefan Żeromski
- Cinematographer:
- Jerzy Lipman
- Composer:
- Andrzej Markowski
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm", Kinocenter
- Status:
- Released
The Ashes (1965) Trailer
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The Ashes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Olbrychski
as Rafał Olbromski
Bogusław Kierc
as Krzysztof Cedro
Piotr Wysocki
as Prince Jan Gintułt
Beata Tyszkiewicz
as Elżbieta Gintułtówna
Pola Raksa
as Helena de With
Władysław Hańcza
as Rafał's Father
- Jan Świderski
Jan Świderski
as General Sokolnicki
Jan Koecher
as General de With
Zbigniew Sawan
as Krzysztof's Father
Józef Duriasz
as Piotr Olbromski
Zbigniew Józefowicz
as Michcik
Janusz Zakrzeński
as Napoleon Bonaparte
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski and Stefan Żeromski.
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The Ashes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Ashes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ashes online?
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The Ashes (1965) is available to stream on CANAL+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ashes?
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The main cast of The Ashes (1965) includes Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki, Beata Tyszkiewicz and Pola Raksa. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ashes released?
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The Ashes was released on September 25, 1965 and runs for 3h 54m.
Is The Ashes worth watching?
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The Ashes (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ashes?
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