The Winner

The Winner (2011)

Drama

Oliver (Pawel Szajda) is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of (Janusz Gajos) a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.

Director: Wiesław Saniewski
Writer: Wiesław Saniewski

Casts

	Pawel Szajda as Oliver Linovsky
	Janusz Gajos as Frank Goretzky
	Grażyna Barszczewska as pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
	Wojciech Pszoniak as profesor Karloff
	Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska as Kornelia
	Wenanty Nosul as Max Runyon, manager Olivera
	Andrzej Krukowski as Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
	Peter J. Lucas as Maurice Boisset
	Emil Karewicz as dziadek Olivera
	Robert Gonera as ksiądz Andrzej
	Adelajda Konieczna as Jowita
	Lech Mackiewicz as Henryk Wolf, opiekun Olivera we Wrocławiu
	Marek Frąckowiak as profesor Wittek, przyjaciel Goretzky'ego
	Robert Moskwa as dyrektor Hali Ludowej
	Katarzyna Śmiechowicz as Sally, żona Olivera

Crew