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Katyn

"The untold story of the crime Stalin could not hide"

September 21, 2007 2h 2m 6.7/10 (261 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Katyn is a drama/history film. directed by Andrzej Wajda. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, and Artur Żmijewski

Synopsis

On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated. Thousands of Polish men, both military and government officials, are captured by the invaders. Their fate will only be known several years later.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 2h 2m 122 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (261 votes)
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Budget $5.6M Production budget
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Box Office $14.8M 2.6x return
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL
Budget
$5,600,000
Revenue
$14,768,451

Production Companies

  • Akson Studio
  • Telekomunikacja Polska
  • Telewizja Polska

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katyn about?

On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated....

Who directed Katyn?

Katyn was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

How long is Katyn?

Katyn has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).

When was Katyn released?

Katyn was released on September 21, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Katyn?

The main cast of Katyn includes Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, Artur Żmijewski, Danuta Stenka, Jan Englert.

Is Katyn worth watching?

Katyn has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 261 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.