Thursdays for the Poor
A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.
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Thursdays for the Poor
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 18, 1982
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
User Score
55%
Original Title
Czwartki ubogich
Production Companies
Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
Director
Sylwester Szyszko
Description
A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.