The Winner (2011)
Original title: Wygrany
The Winner is a 2011 Polish-language drama movie directed by Wiesław Saniewski, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos and Grażyna Barszczewska.
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.
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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, 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.
When was The Winner released?
The Winner was released on 18 March 2011.
How long is The Winner?
The Winner runs 1h 51m.
Who made The Winner?
The Winner was directed by Wiesław Saniewski.
Cast
- Pawel Szajda as Oliver Linovsky
- Janusz Gajos as Frank Goretzky
- Grażyna Barszczewska as pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
- Wojciech Pszoniak as profesor Karloff
- Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska as Kornelia
- Wenanty Nosul as Max Runyon, manager Olivera
- Andrzej Krukowski as Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
- Peter J. Lucas as Maurice Boisset
- Emil Karewicz as dziadek Olivera
- Robert Gonera as ksiądz Andrzej
- Adelajda Konieczna as Jowita
- Lech Mackiewicz as Henryk Wolf, opiekun Olivera we Wrocławiu