Only the Dead Can Answer

(Tylko umarły odpowie)


1969   >   drama/ criminal

One of the best crimes in the Polish cinematography, combining an intricate intrigue with a superb psychological portrait of the main character.

A gripping, realistic picture directed by Sylwester Chęciński, author of the iconic comedy trilogy about the Kargul and the Pawlak families, distinguished for his lifetime achievements with “Platinum Lions” at the 39th Film Festival in Gdynia.

Adaptation of Andrzej Wydrzyński’s story: “Czas zatrzymuje się dla umarłych”.

Police captain Wójcik conducts an investigation into the murder of a cashier from a state-owned enterprise. Despite seemingly numerous leads, the investigation gets stuck in a dead end – the victim had no enemies and nothing was stolen. Despite closing the case Wójcik feels that the key to solving the mystery is the murdered cashier and his past. Exploring this plot, he discovers a full-fledged spy affair, however, trying to catch the real murderer, he’ll have to risk his life, health and carrier.

 

 


Crew:

director
Sylwester Chęciński
script
Andrzej Wydrzyński
d.o.p.
Mieczysław Jahoda
designer
Jan Grandys, Tadeusz Kosarewicz
editor
Krzysztof Osiecki
music
Wojciech Kilar
cast
Ryszard Filipski, Bogusław Sochnacki,
Ewa Wiśniewska, Janusz Kłosiński,
Witold Pyrkosz, Tadeusz Schmidt
Materials: SD
Length: 87’

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