Janosik: A True Story
The story of Janosik, a legendary "Central European Robin Hood", based on real XVIII century documents and a romantic legend. Young Janosik, burnt out by war experiences and disappointment in love, joins a team of brigands. Soon after he becomes the troop's leader and is recognized as a brave and honorable commander, he never kills anyone he robs. Along with the fame he starts enjoying popularity among women. But Janosik's success raises jealousy in one of the troop's members, greedy and brutal Huncaga.
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Janosik: A True Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 4, 2009
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
User Score
42%
Original Title
Janosik. Prawdziwa historia
Production Companies
Apple Film Production, In Film Praha, TVP, Charlie's Bratislava, HBO Central Europe
Director
Agnieszka Holland
Description
The story of Janosik, a legendary "Central European Robin Hood", based on real XVIII century documents and a romantic legend. Young Janosik, burnt out by war experiences and disappointment in love, joins a team of brigands. Soon after he becomes the troop's leader and is recognized as a brave and honorable commander, he never kills anyone he robs. Along with the fame he starts enjoying popularity among women. But Janosik's success raises jealousy in one of the troop's members, greedy and brutal Huncaga.