The Ashes (film)

The Ashes (Popioły) is a 1965 Polish drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, referencing the classic Stefan Żeromski epic novel of Polish Literature of the same name. It was entered into the 1966 Cannes Film Festival. It sold about 6 million tickets in Poland, becoming one of the highest-grossing Polish films of all time.

Cast

 * Daniel Olbrychski - Rafał Olbromski
 * Bogusław Kierc - Krzysztof Cedro
 * Piotr Wysocki - Jan Gintułt
 * Beata Tyszkiewicz - Princess Elżbieta
 * Pola Raksa - Helena de With
 * Władysław Hańcza - Rafal's Father
 * Jan Świderski - General Sokolnicki
 * Jan Koecher - General de With
 * Zbigniew Sawan - Krzysztof's Father
 * Józef Duriasz - Piotr Olbromski
 * Zbigniew Józefowicz - Michcik
 * Janusz Zakrzeński - Napoleon Bonaparte
 * Józef Nalberczak - Soldier Wanderer
 * Stanisław Zaczyk - Józef Poniatowski
 * Zofia Saretok - Helena's Aunt
 * Krzysztof Litwin - Officer
 * Arkadiusz Bazak - Officer
 * Tomasz Zaliwski - Officer
 * Stanisław Mikulski - Polish Soldier