Cover image for Popiół i diament = Ashes and diamonds
Title:
Popiół i diament = Ashes and diamonds
Alternate title:
Title on container and English subtitles: Ashes and diamonds

At head of container title: Janus Films presents Essential Art House
Summary:
On the last day of World War II, Maciek, a young Resistance fighter, is ordered to kill Szczuka, a Communist district leader. The Soviet leader has arrived in town to establish a new government. A mistake leads Maciek to a beautiful barmaid who shows him what his life could be like. Although killing has been easy for Maciek in the past, Szczuka was a fellow soldier, and Maciek must decide whether to follow the orders to kill him.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1958.

Based on the novel by Jerzy Andrzejewski.
Contents:
Ashes and diamonds = Popiól i diament
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Publisher:
Criterion Collection,
Publication Date:
2009

1958
ISBN:
9781604651638
Publication Information:
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2009]
Call Number:
DVD ASHESAN
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