Westerplatte Resists
Originally released in 1967. Westerplatte Resists is a war/drama film. directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
Starring Zygmunt Hübner, Arkadiusz Bazak, and Tadeusz Schmidt
Synopsis
Westerplatte is a small peninsula at the entry to the Gdańsk Harbour. Before World War II, it functioned as a Polish ammunition depot in the Free City of Danzig. Its crew consisted of one infantry company and a group of civilians, 182 people in total. It was the only Polish guard-post at the mouth of the Vistula River, with as little as five sentries, one field cannon, two anti-armour guns and four mortars. The first shots of World War II were fired there. This film tells the story of Westerplatte's courageous defenders.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zygmunt Hübner
as Maj. Henryk Sucharski
Arkadiusz Bazak
as Capt. Franciszek Dąbrowski
Tadeusz Schmidt
as Ens. Jan Gryczman
Józef Nowak
as Cpl. Piotr Buder
Tadeusz Pluciński
as Cpl. Bronisław Grudziński
Bogusz Bilewski
as Capt. Mieczysław Słaby, Medical Officer
Bohdan Ejmont
as Mate Bernard Rygielski
Mariusz Gorczyński
as Pvt. Jan Czywil
Zbigniew Józefowicz
as Sgt. Kazimierz Rasiński, Radio Operator
Jerzy Kaczmarek
as Cpl. Władysław Baran
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerplatte Resists about?
Westerplatte is a small peninsula at the entry to the Gdańsk Harbour. Before World War II, it functioned as a Polish ammunition depot in the Free City of Danzig. Its crew consisted of one infantry...
Who directed Westerplatte Resists?
Westerplatte Resists was directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
How long is Westerplatte Resists?
Westerplatte Resists has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Westerplatte Resists released?
Westerplatte Resists was released on September 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Westerplatte Resists?
The main cast of Westerplatte Resists includes Zygmunt Hübner, Arkadiusz Bazak, Tadeusz Schmidt, Józef Nowak, Tadeusz Pluciński.