Plot — What is Ashes and Diamonds about?
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Drama, War, Romance |
| Language | PL |
| Runtime | 103 min |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 293 votes) |
Ashes and Diamonds — FAQ
Is Ashes and Diamonds worth watching? Ashes and Diamonds holds a 7.4/10 rating from 293 viewers. A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of
Who directed Ashes and Diamonds? Directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who is in the cast of Ashes and Diamonds? It stars Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, Wacław Zastrzeżynski, Adam Pawlikowski, Bogumił Kobiela, Jan Ciecierski and more.
Where can I stream Ashes and Diamonds? You can stream Ashes and Diamonds on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Ashes and Diamonds release? It released in 1958.
