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The Deluge

1974 · 287 min

A sweeping, old-fashioned historical epic that immerses you in a turbulent era with grand battles, a troubled hero, and a heartfelt romance.

Directed by: Jerzy Hoffman
Genres: History, Adventure, War
Starring: Daniel Olbrychski, Małgorzata Braunek, Tadeusz Łomnicki

Overview: During the Swedish invasion of Poland, the brave warrior Andrzej Kmicic, considered a traitor to the nation, fights for a country, redemption and love across the 17th-century Polish territories.

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Directed by: Jerzy Hoffman
Genres: History, Adventure, War
Starring: Daniel Olbrychski, Małgorzata Braunek, Tadeusz Łomnicki

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
redemption
betrayal
love
loyalty
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	7
Horror	2
Humour	3
Realism	7
Romance	6
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: history, adventure, war, romance
Directed by: Jerzy Hoffman
Written by: Adam Kersten, Jerzy Hoffman, Wojciech Żukrowski
Starring: Daniel Olbrychski, Małgorzata Braunek, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Kazimierz Wichniarz, Władysław Hańcza, Ryszard Filipski, Leszek Teleszyński, Wiesława Mazurkiewicz
Music: Kazimierz Serocki
Cinematography: Jerzy Wójcik
Runtime: 287 min
Country: Poland, Soviet Union
Languages: Polish

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