Battle of Warsaw 1920

Battle of Warsaw 1920

2011 · 115 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, War, History

Poland's winning battle against Soviet Russia as seen through the eyes of two young protagonists, Ola and Jan. She is a Warsaw cabaret dancer, while he is a cavalry officer and poet who believes in socialist ideals

Directed by Jerzy Hoffman · Written by Jerzy Hoffman

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