The Champion of Auschwitz (2021)
Original title: Mistrz
The Champion of Auschwitz is a 2021 Polish-language drama movie directed by Maciej Barczewski, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Piotr Głowacki, Jan Szydłowski and Grzegorz Małecki.
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
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What is The Champion of Auschwitz about?
It is 1940. The first transport of prisoners arrives at the newly created concentration camp Auschwitz. One of them is Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski, pre-war boxing champion of Warsaw. The camp officers force him to fight in the ring for his and other prisoners’ lives. However, his every win strengthens the hope that Nazis are not invincible. Auschwitz officers notice the growing resistance. The confrontation with the authorities of the camp becomes inevitable.
When was The Champion of Auschwitz released?
The Champion of Auschwitz was released on 27 August 2021.
How long is The Champion of Auschwitz?
The Champion of Auschwitz runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Champion of Auschwitz?
The Champion of Auschwitz was directed by Maciej Barczewski.
Where can I watch The Champion of Auschwitz?
The Champion of Auschwitz is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Champion of Auschwitz
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Piotr Głowacki as Tadeusz Pietrzykowski "Teddy"
- Jan Szydłowski as Janek
- Grzegorz Małecki as rapportführer Gerhard
- Marcin Bosak as lagerführer
- Marcin Czarnik as Bruno
- Marek Kasprzyk as Ernst
- Piotr Witkowski as Walter
- Marian Dziędziel as rotmistrz
- Rafał Zawierucha as Klimko
- Kamil Szeptycki as Kropp
- Marianna Pawlisz as Helcia
- Zbigniew Paterak as Lekarz