Man of Marble (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1977, Man of Marble is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 165 minutes.

What it’s about. A young Polish filmmaker sets out to find out what happened to Mateusz Birkut, a bricklayer who became a propaganda hero in the 1950s but later fell out of favor and disappeared.

Who’s in it. Man of Marble stars Krystyna Janda as Agnieszka, Jerzy Radziwiłowicz as Mateusz Birkut / Maciek Tomczyk, Tadeusz Łomnicki as Jerzy Burski and Jacek Lomnicki as Jerzy Burski (young), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Man of Marble has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Marble page.

If you liked it. Fans of Man of Marble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Man of Marble (1977)?
In US, Man of Marble is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Man of Marble worth watching?
Man of Marble holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Man of Marble?
Man of Marble stars Krystyna Janda, Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Jacek Lomnicki and Michał Tarkowski.
When was Man of Marble released?
Man of Marble was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.