The Law and the Fist(1964)
At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.
Movie: The Law and the Fist
Top 10 Billed Cast
Andrzej Kenig
Anna
Barbara Dubikowska
Smółka
Czesiek
Wijas
"Doctor" Mielecki
Zośka
Janka
Rudłowski
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At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.
Release Date
1964-09-14
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7.2
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