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Wherever You Are, Mr. President

1978Movie1 h 27 min

DramaHistory
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and war, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Stefan Starzyński, the mayor of Warsaw, organizes life in the capital in September 1939 and lift the inhabitants' spirits via radio announcements. After the surrender, he does not use his last chance to escape.

Feels like

  • WWII Polish Drama
  • Historical Biography
  • Wartime Leadership
  • Siege of Warsaw
  • National Resilience
  • Patriotic Spirit
  • Tragic Sacrifice
  • Human Dignity
  • Historical Reflection

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Andrzej Trzos-Rastawiecki
Written by
Andrzej Trzos-Rastawiecki, Władysław Terlecki
Music by
Jerzy Maksymiuk

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 1978 · 1 h 27 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 12, 1978
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
Polish
Made in
Poland

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3 questions, like "Is Wherever You Are, Mr. President worth watching?"

Questions about Wherever You Are, Mr. President

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Is Wherever You Are, Mr. President worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Wherever You Are, Mr. President plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Wherever You Are, Mr. President in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.