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The Law and the Fist

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At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1964-09-14

Runtime: 90 mins

Director: Jerzy Hoffman, Edward Skórzewski

Spoken language: Polski

Genres: War, Drama

Original title: The Law and the Fist

Production Companies: Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"

Production Countries: Poland

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