Placówka (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Placówka is a drama film directed by Zygmunt Skonieczny, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Historical novel by Boleslaw Prus . The problem of the Polish population displacement from their land within the limits of the Prussian partition. Germans come to the village harassing a wealthy peasant Snail, leading to the tragedy. Slug's cottage burns, his wife dies. The peasant does not give up, defending his inheritance. He sticks on a patch of his Polish soil and protects it like a soldier his post.
Who’s in it. Placówka stars Teresa Lipowska, Franciszek Pieczka, Andrzej Kozak and Włodzimierz Twardowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Placówka has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Placówka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Placówka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Placówka (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Placówka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Placówka worth watching?
- Placówka holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Placówka?
- Placówka stars Teresa Lipowska, Franciszek Pieczka, Andrzej Kozak, Włodzimierz Twardowski and Janina Grzegorczyk.
- When was Placówka released?
- Placówka was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.