Bolesław Śmiały(1972)
Portrays the power struggle between the king of Poland, Bolesław the Bold, and the Bishop of Kraków, Stanisław Szczepanowski.
Movie: Bolesław Śmiały
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bolesław The Bold
Bishop Stanisław
Bolesław's Lover
Bolesław's Wife
Chancellor Radosz
Archbishop Bogumił
Knight Opposing Bolesław
Envoy
Sieciech
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Portrays the power struggle between the king of Poland, Bolesław the Bold, and the Bishop of Kraków, Stanisław Szczepanowski.
Release Date
1972-10-06
Average
5.8
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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Languages:
Polski
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