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The Scar

6.619761h 46mMovieDrama

When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.

DirectorKrzysztof Kieślowski
WriterKrzysztof Kieślowski

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Cast · Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

FPFranciszek Pieczka
Franciszek Pieczka
Stefan Bednarz
MDMariusz Dmochowski
Mariusz Dmochowski
Bolesław
JSJerzy Stuhr
Jerzy Stuhr
Bednarz's assistant
JSJan Skotnicki
Jan Skotnicki
Stanisław Lech
SIStanisław Igar
Stanisław Igar
Minister
SMStanisław Michalski
Stanisław Michalski
Ministry employee
MTMichał Tarkowski
Michał Tarkowski
Michał Gałecki
AS
Andrzej Skupień
Presidium of the National Council employee
HWHalina Winiarska
Halina Winiarska
Bednarz's Wife
JOJoanna Orzeszkowska
Joanna Orzeszkowska
Eva - Bednarz's Daughter
JB
Jadwiga Bryniarska
AHAgnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland
Secretary Hania

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