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The Winner (2011)

6.7 | Mar 18, 2011 (PL) | Drama | 01:51

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.

Featured Crew

Screenplay, Director
Director of Photography
Steadicam Operator
Director of Photography
Production Design, Producer
Second Unit Director of Photography, Camera Operator
Music

Cast

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Pawel Szajda
Oliver Linovsky
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Janusz Gajos
Frank Goretzky
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Grażyna Barszczewska
pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
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Wojciech Pszoniak
profesor Karloff
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Wenanty Nosul
Max Runyon, manager Olivera
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Andrzej Krukowski
Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
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Peter J. Lucas
Maurice Boisset
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Emil Karewicz
dziadek Olivera
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Robert Gonera
ksiądz Andrzej