Gangsters and Philanthropists
Gangsters and Philanthropists (1963) is an action film, directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski. It stars Gustaw Holoubek and Wiesław Michnikowski. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 82-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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Gustaw Holoubek 
Wiesław Michnikowski 
Hanka Bielicka 
Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska 
Barbara Modelska J Jacek Hahn What Gangsters and Philanthropists Is About
Two separate stories are tied together by a single idea: gangsters and philanthropists alike end up in a courtroom. The first part is called The Professor and the second The Alcohol Meter, and both are built as crime comedies with a critical eye on Polish society at the start of the sixties. It was the first feature by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski, who had met at the film institute in Moscow and until then had made only documentaries. It opened on 15 February 1963. Gustaw Holoubek plays the Professor, who leads the criminal gang, and Wiesław Michnikowski plays Anastazy Kowalski, with Hanka Bielicka also in the cast.
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What is Gangsters and Philanthropists about?
Two separate stories are tied together by a single idea: gangsters and philanthropists alike end up in a courtroom. The first part is called The Professor and the second The Alcohol Meter, and both are built as crime comedies with a critical eye on Polish society at the start of the sixties.
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How long is Gangsters and Philanthropists?
Gangsters and Philanthropists runs for 82 minutes (1h 22m).
When did Gangsters and Philanthropists come out?
Gangsters and Philanthropists was released in 1963.
Who directed Gangsters and Philanthropists?
Gangsters and Philanthropists was directed by Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski.
Who stars in Gangsters and Philanthropists?
Gangsters and Philanthropists stars Gustaw Holoubek, Wiesław Michnikowski, Hanka Bielicka, Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska.
What is Gangsters and Philanthropists's rating?
Gangsters and Philanthropists holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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