Four Tankmen and a Dog Part One (1968)
The first of four theatrically released episode compilations of the TV series, featuring episodes 1 and 2. “The plot follows the adventures of the heroic crew of the Soviet tank “Rudy” and their loyal dog Szarik as they fight across the Eastern Front in World War II, blending thrilling battles with moments of friendship, compassion, and youthful innocence.
Director:
Konrad Nałęcki
Writers:
Janusz Przymanowski, Stanisław Wohl.
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Roman Wilhelmi as Olgierd Jarosz |
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Franciszek Pieczka as Gustlik Jeleń |
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Janusz Gajos as Janek Kos |
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Włodzimierz Press as Grigorij Saakaszwili |
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Małgorzata Wiśniewska-Niemirska as Lidka Wiśniewska |
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Witold Pyrkosz as Franek Wichura |
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Zdzisław Karczewski as Jefim Siemionowicz ("The Crew") |
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Janusz Kłosiński as Czernousow ("The Crew") |
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Krzysztof Litwin as Zenek ("The Crew") |
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Józef Nalberczak as Fiedia ("The Crew") |
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Anna Lutosławska as Teacher ("Joy & Bitterness") |
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Tadeusz Kalinowski as Colonel ("Joy & Bitterness") |
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Wojciech Siemion as Cpl. Kucharek ("Joy & Bitterness") |
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Zygmunt Zintel as Gravedigger ("Joy & Bitterness") |
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Mieczysław Łoza as Major ("The Crew") (uncredited) |
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Tadeusz Skorulski as Soviet Soldier ("The Crew") (uncredited) |
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Janusz Hejnowicz as Hiding German ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited) |
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Tadeusz Kozłowski as Factory Worker ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited) |
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Jolanta Lothe as Traffic Cop ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited) |
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Asja Łamtiugina as Girl with Flowers ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited) |
| Directing | Konrad Nałęcki | Director |
| Writing | Janusz Przymanowski | Screenplay |
| Lighting | Józef Nasiadka | Lighting Technician |
| Production | Mateusz Lach | Production Consultant |
| Production | Władysław Chamielec | Production Consultant |
| Production | Zbigniew Stanek | Assistant Production Manager |
| Production | Donat Bilski | Unit Manager |
| Directing | Henryk Kluba | First Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maria Maziarz | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Adam Holender | Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Aleksander Gołębiowski | Sound |
| Editing | Roman Kolski | Editor |
| Production | Wiesław Grzelczak | Assistant Production Manager |
| Camera | Henryk Depczyk | Camera Operator |
| Production | Jerzy Nitecki | Production Manager |
| Production | Zbigniew Tołłoczko | Assistant Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alicja Wasilewska | Costume Assistant |
| Directing | Jerzy Karwowski | Assistant Director |
| Art | Wiesław Śniadecki | Production Design |
| Art | Jerzy Zieliński | Assistant Production Design |
| Camera | Romuald Kropat | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Janusz Przymanowski | Novel |
| Costume & Make-Up | Janina Koźmińska | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jadwiga Raińska-Piotrowska | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Alicja Kluba | Script Supervisor |
| Writing | Stanisław Wohl | Screenplay |
| Camera | Stefan Kurzyp | Assistant Camera |
| Art | Zdzisław Kielanowski | Production Design |
| Editing | Krzysztof Osiecki | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Adam Walaciński | Music |
| Crew | L. Sosnowicz | Animal Wrangler |
| Art | Jerzy Radziwoń | Construction Foreman |
| Crew | Henryk Matwiszyn | Stunt Double |