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Lisowczycy

January 1, 1993

Originally released in 1993. Lisowczycy is a documentary/history film. directed by Krzysztof Lang.

Starring Piotr Fronczewski, Tadeusz Paradowicz, and Andrzej Szenajch

Synopsis

Alexander Joseph Lisowski was born around 1575, and served as a common soldier under Jan Potocki in the campaign against the Wallachian hospodar. Later, as the leader of a confederation of rebellious soldiers, he became famous for plunder and arbitrariness. He was sentenced to banishment for this. He then enlisted in the service of Dmitri Samozwaniec. He was already a commander shrouded in legend when the stigma of infamy was lifted from him. He returned to Poland and created his famous cavalry, later known in Europe as the Polish cavalry or Lisowczycy, after its creator.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1993 33 years ago
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL

Production Companies

  • Telewizja Polska

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisowczycy about?

Alexander Joseph Lisowski was born around 1575, and served as a common soldier under Jan Potocki in the campaign against the Wallachian hospodar. Later, as the leader of a confederation of rebellio...

Who directed Lisowczycy?

Lisowczycy was directed by Krzysztof Lang.

When was Lisowczycy released?

Lisowczycy was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lisowczycy?

The main cast of Lisowczycy includes Piotr Fronczewski, Tadeusz Paradowicz, Andrzej Szenajch, Paweł Kleszcz.