Death of a President

Death of a President(1977)

10/10/1977 (US)History, Drama2h 24m
6.2

Overview

After Poland won freedom from of its long overlordship by Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, it took a further four years for its National Assembly to elect Gabriel Narutowicz as its first president. Narutowicz was a professor who until his election had been living in Switzerland. Those were chaotic times, and shortly after his election, he was assassinated by right-wing fanatics. This epic Polish film chronicles the circumstances of Narutowicz's election and assassination.

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Director

Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Writer

Bolesław Michałek

Writer