The Structure of Crystal

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The Structure of Crystal

1969

1h 14m

7.0(49 votes)

Drama

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Two friends who used to study physics together are forced to make tough decisions as their lives take different paths.

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9 members

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Barbara Wrzesińska

Anna

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Jan Mysłowicz

Jan

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Andrzej Żarnecki

Marek Kawecki

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Władysław Jarema

Grandfather

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Adam Debski

Gamekeeper

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Urszula Gałecka

Actress in the Movie (uncredited)

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Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska

Monika Dzienisiewicz-Olbrychska (uncredited)

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Daniel Olbrychski

Daniel Olbrychski (uncredited)

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Barbara Wachowicz

Barbara Wachowicz (uncredited)

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