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The Winner (2011)

★ 6.7/10 111 min Drama Poland, Switzerland, United States Polish
Screenplay by: Wiesław Saniewski
Streaming: Not available

Description

Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.

Top Cast

Pawel Szajda
Pawel Szajda Oliver Linovsky
Janusz Gajos
Janusz Gajos Frank Goretzky
Grażyna Barszczewska
Grażyna Barszczewska pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
Wojciech Pszoniak
Wojciech Pszoniak profesor Karloff
Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska
Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska Kornelia
Wenanty Nosul
Wenanty Nosul Max Runyon, manager Olivera
Andrzej Krukowski
Andrzej Krukowski Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
Peter J. Lucas
Peter J. Lucas Maurice Boisset

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