The Big Race

The Big Race

1981 · 99 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

Set in 1952, the story follows events around the "Peace Run", a propaganda 3-day marathon for peace. The winner is to be presented with a new motorcycle by the country's president. Chief organizer is a ruthless manipulator who will stop at nothing to make sure that the right man wins. There are two runners, Budny and Stolar, who are participating in the race for different reasons.

Directed by Jerzy Domaradzki · Written by Feliks Falk

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