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1970

Poland, 1970. When popular protests erupt in the streets due to rising prices, the communist government organizes a crisis team. Soon after, the police use their truncheons and then their firearms. The story of a rebellion from the point of view of the oppressors.

Top Cast

  • Kazimierz Świtała

    Kazimierz Świtała

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Tadeusz Pietrzak

    Tadeusz Pietrzak

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Ryszard Matejewski

    Ryszard Matejewski

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Czesław Kiszczak

    Czesław Kiszczak

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Zdzisław Żandarowski

    Zdzisław Żandarowski

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Stanisław Kończewicz

    Stanisław Kończewicz

    Self (voice) (archive footage)

  • Józef Cyrankiewicz

    Józef Cyrankiewicz

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

Poland, 1970. When popular protests erupt in the streets due to rising prices, the communist government organizes a crisis team. Soon after, the police use their truncheons and then their firearms. The story of a rebellion from the point of view of the oppressors.

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