Movie

Olympics 40

★ 7.5(4)19801h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Andrzej Kotkowski
Release date: 1980-06-23
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: Zespół Filmowy "X"

About Olympics 40

Olympics 40 is a 1980 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Andrzej Kotkowski, starring Mariusz Benoit, Jerzy Bończak and Tadeusz Galia. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Olympics 40 in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film deals with the a clandestine Olympiade held in a German POW camp during WW II, housing many Poles, but also French and Brits. A spit and a Polish German lieutenant is added to the staff of a prison camp. He sees a Pole, the acknowledged leader of the Polish prisoners, against whom he had competed during the Berlin Olympics in 1936. He asks the Pole to train with him but is refused; the Pole points out out that he is a prisoner and nothing more. But that plants the seed and the Pole proposes and Olympics 40 to be held among the prisoners. They ingeniously make a flag and medals, set up a number of races; a croaching hop race is unwittingly organized by a German prison guard who uses it as a torture. The German lieutenant knows that something is going on but cannot find out. Finally the Germans realize the idea and the Polish chief is sent to concentration camp but the others disobey the orders.

Cast

Mariusz Benoit

Piotr

Jerzy Bończak

Jacques

Tadeusz Galia

Leon

Krzysztof Janczar

Andrzej

Ryszard Kotys

strażnik Schlappke

Igor Przegrodzki

major Hans von Klabe, komendant obozu

Wojciech Pszoniak

Otto Schultze

Marek Siudym

Jan Mroczek

Bolesław Abart

strażnik Fritz

Aleksander Kalinowski

O'Brian

Leonard Szewczuk

Francis

Jan Hencz

starszy grupy Belgów

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Olympics 40 in Mexico?+

Olympics 40 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Olympics 40 on Netflix?+

Olympics 40 is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Olympics 40?+

Olympics 40 has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Olympics 40?+

Olympics 40 stars Mariusz Benoit, Jerzy Bończak, Tadeusz Galia, Krzysztof Janczar and Ryszard Kotys.

When did Olympics 40 come out?+

Olympics 40 is a 1980 movie directed by Andrzej Kotkowski.

What genre is Olympics 40?+

Olympics 40 is Drama and War film.

Who directed Olympics 40?+

Olympics 40 was directed by Andrzej Kotkowski.