The Gorgon Case Poster

The Gorgon Case

Starring: Ewa Dałkowska, Aleksander Bardini, Mariusz Dmochowski, Andrzej Łapicki, Roman Wilhelmi

Writer: Bolesław Michałek, Janusz Majewski

Release Date:
November 25, 1977
Ratings:
5.3 / 10
Director:
Janusz Majewski
Companies:
Zespół Filmowy "X"

Overview

In 1931, just before the New Year, in a house of architect Henryk Zaremba scream rips the night. The daughter of Zaremba is found killed in her bedroom, obviously killed with a pickaxe. The police arrives and starts the investigation. Rita Gorgonova, the governess of the girl and also lover of Zaremba becomes the main suspect. Film based on real events - investigation and court trials of the most famous pre-war Polish murder case. Despite being historically accurate the movie is both involving and entertaining since the case was simple on the surface, but very complicated in details.