With Fire and Sword (1999)
An epic story about the Ukrainian uprising against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth magnates in the 17th Century.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Helena Kurcewiczówna -
Pan Yan Jan Skrzetuski -
Jurko Bohun -
Jan Onufry Zagloba -
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Prince Jeremi Michal Wisniowiecki -
Michal Wolodyjowski -
Longinus Podbipieta -
Rzedzian -
Kniahini Kurcewiczowa -
Horpyna -
Tugai Bey -
King Jan II Kazimierz -
Senator Kisiel -
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Director:
Jerzy HoffmanWriters:
Jerzy Hoffman, Jerzy Hoffman, Henryk Sienkiewicz (novel)All Cast & Crew
Awards
5 wins & 9 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The part of Jurko Bohun was first offered to Boguslaw Linda. The actor had to turn it down as he was then starring in 'Pan Tadeusz (1999)'.
Goofs
A traditional Polish-Ukrainian song Hej sokoly is sung in the movie. This is an anachronism as the action of the movie takes place in 1648 and the song was composed in the 19th century.
Alternate Versions
On April 14 2001 the first channel of Polish public television aired the first part of the television version of the movie. The television version is almost 30 minutes longer than the version previously shown in the cinemas and contains of four episodes. It includes some scenes that were deleted from the theatrical edition, e.g. scenes with Krystyna Feldman and Agnieszka Krukówna playing Ukrainian women or Magdalena Warzecha playing Gryzelda Wisniowiecka.
Soundtracks
Dumka na dwa sercaLyrics by Jacek Cygan
Music by Krzesimir Debski
Performed by Edyta Górniak & Mietek Szczesniak
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Adventure | Drama | History | Romance | WarDetails
Release Date:
8 February 1999Language
Polish, Tatar, Ukrainian, Turkish
Country of Origin
PolandFilming Locations
WFDiF Film Studio, Chelmska, Mokotów, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, PolandBox Office
Budget:
PLN24,000,000 (estimated)
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