Ashes and Diamonds (1958): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Ashes and Diamonds
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Released: 1958
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, Wacław Zastrzeżynski, Adam Pawlikowski, Bogumił Kobiela

What Ashes and Diamonds Is About

On the last day of the war a young resistance fighter is handed an assassination order, except that the same day is also the first day of the peace. Andrzej Wajda neither justifies nor condemns him: he has his orders, and the world that issued them is dissolving by the hour. Zbigniew Cybulski, in dark glasses with his jacket over one shoulder, became one of the defining images of Polish cinema. The glasses of spirits set alight in the bar are the moment everyone remembers. The plot moves quickly while the decisions do not.

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What is Ashes and Diamonds about?

On the last day of the war a young resistance fighter is handed an assassination order, except that the same day is also the first day of the peace. Andrzej Wajda neither justifies nor condemns him: he has his orders, and the world that issued them is dissolving by the hour.

Where can I watch Ashes and Diamonds?

Ashes and Diamonds is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ashes and Diamonds?

Ashes and Diamonds runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).

When did Ashes and Diamonds come out?

Ashes and Diamonds was released in 1958.

Who directed Ashes and Diamonds?

Ashes and Diamonds was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

Who stars in Ashes and Diamonds?

Ashes and Diamonds stars Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, Wacław Zastrzeżynski, Adam Pawlikowski.

What is Ashes and Diamonds's rating?

Ashes and Diamonds holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.