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At the turn of the century, Lodz, Poland, was a quick-paced manufacturing center for textiles, replete with cutthroat industrialists and unsafe working conditions. Three young friends, a Pole, a Jew, and a German, pool their money together to build a factory.
The Promised Land (1975) is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on February 21, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 59m. It stars Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Andrzej Seweryn and Kalina Jędrusik. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
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Daniel Olbrychski
as Karol Borowiecki
Wojciech Pszoniak
as Moryc Welt
Andrzej Seweryn
as Maks Baum
Kalina Jędrusik
as Lucy Zuckerowa
Anna Nehrebecka
as Anka
Bożena Dykiel
as Mada Müller
Andrzej Szalawski
as Herman Bucholz
Stanisław Igar
as Grünspan
Franciszek Pieczka
as Müller
Kazimierz Opaliński
as Maks' Father
Andrzej Łapicki
as Trawiński
Wojciech Siemion
as Wilczek
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Andrzej Wajda and Władysław Reymont.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 87 ratings.
Andrzej Wajda's "The Promised Land" is quite fascinating and eminently watchable. The period imagery is superb, capturing late 19th century industrial Łódź with visceral authenticity. From the opening shots of choking black smoke enveloping the city, Wajda establishes the visual language of a world consumed by industrial greed. The narrative grows progressively darker and more cutthroat, following the moral…
Reviewed on November 30, 2025
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The main cast of The Promised Land (1975) includes Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Andrzej Seweryn, Kalina Jędrusik and Anna Nehrebecka. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Promised Land was released on February 21, 1975 and runs for 2h 59m.
The Promised Land (1975) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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