Emil Karewicz

Acting

Emil Karewicz

Born March 13, 1923 · Wilno, Wilenskie, Poland [now Vilnius, Lithuania]

Died March 18, 2020 · aged 97

No biography available.

Known For

KanalKanal · 1957
Kanal
7.71957
MovieWarDrama
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Father of the QueenFather of the Queen · 1980
Father of the Queen
6.51980
MovieAdventureComedy
Chevalier de Charentes goes to Poland on a double mission.
All and NobodyAll and Nobody · 1978
All and Nobody
9.01978
MovieAdventureDrama
City Bieszczady Mountains, 1946. Seven soldiers stop in a small town where should take place a wedding...
The Last RideThe Last Ride · 1963
The Last Ride
6.71963
MovieCrime
Polish police is investigating the series of a taxi drivers murders.
Ostatni strzałOstatni strzał · 1959
Ostatni strzał
6.51959
MovieDramaAction
A former resistance fighter returns to his hometown after being imprisoned, bent on enacting revenge on the man that sent him behind bars.
Dzień WisłyDzień Wisły · 1980
Dzień Wisły
8.01980
MovieWar
September 13, 1944. On the right bank of the Vistula, a group of young people is getting ready to cross to help the fighting Warsaw. Tadeusz, a young poet with amputated legs meets Katarzyna. Two officers of the Home Army and the AL, Polish and Soviet soldiers come here. A fight ensues with the Nazis trying to get out of the encirclement. Katarzyna is raped by one of them in front of the powerless Tadeusz. . . Two boats are sinking crossing the Vistula. Tadeusz falls into the river with a wheelchair ...
BajlandBajland · 2000
Bajland
5.02000
MovieComedy
A black political comedy, which, as a backdrop, uses the election race and the accompanying chaos in the media. The film's protagonist is a presidential candidate in the 2000 elections in Poland who suddenly withdraws from the election campaign despite his best ratings. During the election battle, he portrays himself as a professional liar and decides to give away everything he has previously won. What he doesn't expect, however, is how difficult a problem giving can be.
The NooseThe Noose · 1958
The Noose
7.11958
MovieDrama
A day in the life of an alcoholic. With the help of his girlfriend Krysia, Kuba attempts to regain control of his life.

Filmography

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Aria for an AthleteAria for an Athlete · 1979
Aria for an Athlete
6.81979
MovieDramaHistory
Set at the turn of the century it presents a story of a famous Polish athlete, Zbyszko Cyganiewicz. It begins in a small town where a traveling circus attracts a shy boy into a phony wrestling game to please the crowds. The youth, however, takes his strength seriously, eventually defeating a name wrestler in a fair match. Angered circus manager fires him; he leaves happily due to two wrestler brothers who were harassing him. The wrestler goes on to fame, performing in the world's top arenas, and one day is serenaded by a tenor from the crowd. Fame brings him women and admirers but he is uncompromising on his profession. He has his revenge on one of his tormentors defeating him in the ring. One day, attending a game in a tuxedo, he is challenged by another of the brothers and drawn into a brutal game, in course of which he kills his opponent. Thus his career ends.

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The DollThe Doll · 1978
The Doll
7.81978
SeriesDrama
The story of Stanisław Wokulski, a wealthy merchant who falls in love with a haughty aristocrat, Izabela Łęcka. Causing a misalliance in the late nineteenth century Warsaw. Young Wokulski is forced to work as a waiter, while dreaming of a life in science. After taking part in the failed uprising, he is sentenced to exile in Siberia. Upon return to Warsaw, he becomes a salesman. Marrying the late shop owner's widow, he becomes rich, He uses his money set up a partnership with a Russian merchant, met in the exile. The two makes a fortune supplying the Russian army. Wokulski falls in love with Izabela, daughter of the bankrupt aristocrat. In his quest to win her, he ventures theatres and aristocratic salons. To help her financially distressed father, he founds a company with the aristocrats as shareholders. Wokulski ability to make money is respected, but his lack of social rank is often brought. Izabela eventually accepts his affection, but without true devotion or love.

Hrabia Tomasz Łęcki