Bad Luck (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Bad Luck is a comedy film directed by Andrzej Munk, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is an odyssey of a little man through Poland of 1930 to 1950. It shows his attempts to cope with a changing world which seems to have no place for him. He has no consciousness of any kind but is always on the verge of turning into a more coherent human being, only to be slapped down. It begins with the hero's childhood. Then comes the first love marred by his unwilling involvement in fascict politics, him being taken for a Jew because of his nose. Later he decides to join the army to charm the girl, but arrives too late for any fighting. He is arrested by entering German troops while he dresses in officer's uniform and mistakenly sent to POW camp as an officer.
Who’s in it. Bad Luck stars Bogumił Kobiela as Jan Piszczyk, Maria Ciesielska as Basia, Helena Dąbrowska as Biuralistka Wychówna and Barbara Lass as Jola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bad Luck 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 Bad Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Luck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Luck (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bad Luck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bad Luck worth watching?
- Bad Luck holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Luck?
- Bad Luck stars Bogumił Kobiela, Maria Ciesielska, Helena Dąbrowska, Barbara Lass and Krystyna Karkowska.
- When was Bad Luck released?
- Bad Luck was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.