Treasure (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.2

Treasure poster

Released in 1949, Treasure is a comedy and romance film directed by Leonard Buczkowski, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. The first Polish post-war comedy. Witek and Krysia, a married couple, move to Warsaw and have nowhere to stay. They rent a room in a house with many other lodgers. Witek dreams of their own house and draws a sketch of their future home, marking the place where his wife will sleep with the word "treasure". The other lodgers find the draft and a frantic search for the treasure begins.

Who’s in it. Treasure stars Jadwiga Chojnacka as Honorata Malikowa, Wanda Jakubińska as Bronia Kowalska, Alina Janowska as Basia and Danuta Szaflarska as Krystyna Różycka-Konar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Treasure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treasure page.

If you liked it. Fans of Treasure tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Treasure (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Treasure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Treasure worth watching?
Treasure holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Treasure?
Treasure stars Jadwiga Chojnacka, Wanda Jakubińska, Alina Janowska, Danuta Szaflarska and Jerzy Duszyński.
When was Treasure released?
Treasure was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.