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The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God

★ 4.9(38)20031h 47m

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Director: Jerzy Hoffman
Release date: 2003-09-19
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Polish
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: Syrena Entertainment Group

About The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God is a 2003 movie in the Drama, Adventure and History genres, directed by Jerzy Hoffman, starring Daniel Olbrychski, Michał Żebrowski and Bohdan Stupka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In IX century Europe, on the brink of Poland's birth, a cruel prince, Popiel, murders his cousins to ensure his son's succession. His crimes lead to an uprising of his subjects lead by the former commander of Popiel's army, Piastun, and a young hunter and warrior, Ziemowit. Meanwhile Ziemowit falls in love with Dziwa, lovely girl who is to become a priestess in the local temple ...

Cast

Daniel Olbrychski

Piastun

Michał Żebrowski

Ziemowit

Bohdan Stupka

Popiel

Małgorzata Foremniak

księżna, żona Popiela

Marina Aleksandrova

Dziwa

Jerzy Trela

Wizun

Ewa Wiśniewska

wiedźma Jarucha

Anna Dymna

Jaga

Katarzyna Bujakiewicz

Mila

Ryszard Filipski

Wisz

Maciej Kozłowski

Smerda, dowódca wojsk Popiela

Andrzej Krukowski

Ludek

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God in New Zealand?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God on Netflix?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God stars Daniel Olbrychski, Michał Żebrowski, Bohdan Stupka, Małgorzata Foremniak and Marina Aleksandrova.

When did The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God come out?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God is a 2003 movie directed by Jerzy Hoffman.

What genre is The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God is Drama, Adventure and History film.

Who directed The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God?+

The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God was directed by Jerzy Hoffman.