The Winner (2011)
Oliver is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
| Movie ID | 153331 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Wiesław Saniewski |
| Main cast | Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska, Wojciech Pszoniak, Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska, Wenanty Nosul, Andrzej Krukowski, Peter J. Lucas |
| Release date | 18 March 2011 |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Language | Polish |
| Duration | 111 min (1h 51m) |
| Rating | 6.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Saco Films |
Director: Wiesław Saniewski
Writers: Wiesław Saniewski
Top cast
Pawel SzajdaOliver Linovsky
Janusz GajosFrank Goretzky
Grażyna Barszczewskapani Linovsky, matka Olivera
Wojciech Pszoniakprofesor Karloff
Marta Żmuda-TrzebiatowskaKornelia
Wenanty NosulMax Runyon, manager Olivera
Andrzej KrukowskiJack Goretzky, syn Franka
Peter J. LucasMaurice Boisset
Emil Karewiczdziadek Olivera
Robert Goneraksiądz Andrzej
Adelajda KoniecznaJowita
Lech MackiewiczHenryk Wolf, opiekun Olivera we Wrocławiu
Marek Frąckowiakprofesor Wittek, przyjaciel Goretzky'ego
Robert Moskwadyrektor Hali Ludowej
Katarzyna ŚmiechowiczSally, żona Olivera
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