Provincial Actors (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, Provincial Actors is a comedy and drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is set in a small town near Warsaw, to which a young and coming director comes to produce a classic play (Wyspianski "Wyzwolenie") with a modern vein. Everyone in the production gets his usual stereotypical role, but the aging idol of the ensemble senses opportunity to give the performance of his life. For young director everything is already set. The leading man, however, is not giving up and is trying to restore the role according to his view. His wife listens to his fears, complaints and frustrations, while resigning herself to a fading career in a puppet theatre.
Who’s in it. Provincial Actors stars Ewa Dałkowska as Krystyna Gazda, Tadeusz Huk as Krzysztof Malewski, Halina Łabonarska as Anka Malewska and Tomasz Zygadło as Sławomir Szczepan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Provincial Actors 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 Provincial Actors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Provincial Actors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Provincial Actors (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Provincial Actors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Provincial Actors worth watching?
- Provincial Actors holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Provincial Actors?
- Provincial Actors stars Ewa Dałkowska, Tadeusz Huk, Halina Łabonarska, Tomasz Zygadło and Iwona Biernacka.
- When was Provincial Actors released?
- Provincial Actors was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.