The Scar

The Scar

The Scar

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The Scar

1976

1h 46m

6.5(46 votes)

Drama

Overview

When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Franciszek Pieczka

Franciszek Pieczka

Stefan Bednarz

Mariusz Dmochowski

Mariusz Dmochowski

Bolesław

Jerzy Stuhr

Jerzy Stuhr

Bednarz's assistant

Jan Skotnicki

Jan Skotnicki

Stanisław Lech

Stanisław Igar

Stanisław Igar

Minister

Stanisław Michalski

Stanisław Michalski

Ministry employee

Michał Tarkowski

Michał Tarkowski

Michał Gałecki

Andrzej Skupień

Presidium of the National Council employee

Halina Winiarska

Halina Winiarska

Bednarz's Wife

Joanna Orzeszkowska

Joanna Orzeszkowska

Eva - Bednarz's Daughter

Creative team

Directed by: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by: Krzysztof Kieślowski

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