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The Big Race

The Big Race

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 1, 1981

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama

User Score

62%

Original Title

Wielki bieg

Production Companies

Zespół Filmowy "X"

Director

Jerzy Domaradzki

Description

Set in 1952, the story follows events around the "Peace Run", a propaganda 3-day marathon for peace. The winner is to be presented with a new motorcycle by the country's president. Chief organizer is a ruthless manipulator who will stop at nothing to make sure that the right man wins. There are two runners, Budny and Stolar, who are participating in the race for different reasons.