The Ashes Poster

The Ashes

Not Rated War Drama History

Starring: Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Pola Raksa

Writer: Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski, Stefan Żeromski

Release Date:
September 25, 1965
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
Andrzej Wajda
Companies:
Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"

Overview

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.