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1977

DEATH OF A PRESIDENT

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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.

Director: Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Runtime: 144 minutes
Budget: $0
Box Office: $0
Vote Average: 62

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