Ashes and Diamonds (1958)
Original title: Popiół i diament
Ashes and Diamonds is a 1958 Polish-language drama movie directed by Andrzej Wajda, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska and Wacław Zastrzeżynski.
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
Quick answers
What is Ashes and Diamonds about?
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
When was Ashes and Diamonds released?
Ashes and Diamonds was released on 3 October 1958.
How long is Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds runs 1h 43m.
Who made Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Where can I watch Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Ashes and Diamonds
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Zbigniew Cybulski as Maciek Chełmicki
- Ewa Krzyżewska as Krystyna Rozbicka
- Wacław Zastrzeżynski as Szczuka
- Adam Pawlikowski as Andrzej Kossecki
- Bogumił Kobiela as Drewnowski
- Jan Ciecierski as Porter
- Stanisław Milski as Pieniążek
- Artur Młodnicki as Kotowicz
- Halina Kwiatkowska as Staniewiczowa
- Ignacy Machowski as Waga
- Zbigniew Skowroński as Slomka
- Barbara Krafftówna as Stefka