Man - Woman Wanted

1973 1h 23m PL

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 78

Comedy

Synopsis

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Stanisław Maria Rochowicz, a bumbling art historian, is falsely accused of stealing a painting. The alleged thief faces five years in prison. Desperate, he decides to hide in disguise as a woman until he can paint a copy of the stolen canvas. Lacking means to live, he takes jobs as a maid for a variety of colorful characters.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Wojciech Pokora
Stanisław Maria Rochowicz / Marysia
Jolanta Bohdal
Kasia Rochowicz
Mieczysław Czechowicz
Professor
Maria Chwalibóg
Karpielowa
Jerzy Dobrowolski
Director
Wiesław Gołas
Wiesław Karpiel
Adam Mularczyk
Painter Bogdan Adamiec
Barbara Rylska
Director's Wife

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stanisław Bareja
Writers: Stanisław Bareja, Jacek Fedorowicz
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stanisław Bareja, shot by Jan Laskowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mirosława Garlicka shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Wojciech Pokora and Jolanta Bohdal and Mieczysław Czechowicz carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070557 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stanisław Bareja directs. Jan Laskowski behind the camera. Mirosława Garlicka cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

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Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Stanisław Bareja, shot by Jan Laskowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Mirosława Garlicka shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Wojciech Pokora and Jolanta Bohdal and Mieczysław Czechowicz carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0070557 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.