Decalogue X
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods.
1989 · 57 min · ★ 7.9 · Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
Jerzy and Artur’s father dies, leaving behind a valuable stamp collection, which, they discover, is coveted by dealers of varying degrees of shadiness. The more involved the brothers get in their father’s world, the more dire and comical their situation becomes.
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski · Written by Krzysztof Kieślowski
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Jerzy Stuhr Jerzy Janicki -
Zbigniew Zamachowski Artur Janicki -
Henryk Bista Stamp Store Owner -
Olaf Lubaszenko Tomek -
Maciej Stuhr Piotrek -
Jerzy Turek Philatelist -
Anna Gornostaj Nurse -
Henryk Majcherek Chairman -
Elżbieta Panas Jerzy's Wife -
Daniel Kozakiewicz Seller -
Grzegorz Warchoł Bromski -
Cezary Harasimowicz Militia Officer
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