The Ashes

Overview

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Director: Andrzej Wajda

Cast

Daniel Olbrychski

Rafał Olbromski

Bogusław Kierc

Krzysztof Cedro

Piotr Wysocki

Prince Jan Gintułt

Beata Tyszkiewicz

Elżbieta Gintułtówna

Pola Raksa

Helena de With

Władysław Hańcza

Rafał's Father

Jan Świderski

General Sokolnicki

Jan Koecher

General de With

Zbigniew Sawan

Krzysztof's Father

Józef Duriasz

Piotr Olbromski