The Winner
Originally released in 2011. The Winner is a drama film. directed by Wiesław Saniewski.
Starring Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, and Grażyna Barszczewska
Synopsis
Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
Top Cast
Pawel Szajda
as Oliver Linovsky
Janusz Gajos
as Frank Goretzky
Grażyna Barszczewska
as pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
Wojciech Pszoniak
as profesor Karloff
Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska
as Kornelia
Wenanty Nosul
as Max Runyon, manager Olivera
Andrzej Krukowski
as Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
Peter J. Lucas
as Maurice Boisset
Emil Karewicz
as dziadek Olivera
Robert Gonera
as ksiądz Andrzej
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Saco Films
- Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych
- Odra-Film
- Toya Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Winner about?
Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey...
Who directed The Winner?
The Winner was directed by Wiesław Saniewski.
How long is The Winner?
The Winner has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Winner released?
The Winner was released on March 18, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Winner?
The main cast of The Winner includes Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska, Wojciech Pszoniak, Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska.