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The Winner

March 18, 2011 1h 51m 6.7/10 (3 votes)

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

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Release Date March 18, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland + 2 more

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.