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Knights of the Teutonic Order (Polish: Krzyżacy), also known as Knights of the Black Cross, is a 1960 Polish historical epic film adapted from a 1900 novel by Nobel laureate, Henryk Sienkiewicz. Directed by Aleksander Ford, it is one of the most successful movies in the cinema of Poland.
With Urszula Modrzynska, Grazyna Staniszewska, Andrzej Szalawski, Henryk Borowski. In the 15th century the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is facing a hard struggle against the neighboring Teutonic Order.Frequent clashes between the two powers finally culminate in 1410 with the Battle of Grunwald.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Aleksander Ford
- 1962-01
Knights of the Teutonic Order is a 1960 Polish film directed by Aleksander Ford based on the novel of the same name by Henryk Sienkiewicz. A tale of a young impoverished nobleman, who with his uncle returns from a war against the order of the Teutonic Knights in Lithuania.
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May 19, 2024 · 19 May 2024. Scholars might criticize its simple plot, naivety, and lack of sophistication. Andrzej Wajda might have despised it, believing it distracted from the more valuable achievements of the Polish Film School. Nevertheless, Knights of the Teutonic Order from 1960 remains a spectacular production.
Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. In 15th century Poland, after the Teutonic invasion, a daughter and her fiance seek vengeance on the teutons for putting her mother to death. The fighting continues and they are caught and tortured. Cast & Crew. Read More. Aleksander Ford. Director. Urszula Modrzynska. Jagienka. Grazyna Staniszewska. Danusia.
Overview. A tale of a young impoverished nobleman, who with his uncle returns from a war against the order of the Teutonic Knights in Lithuania. He falls in love with a beautiful woman and pledges an oath to bring her "three trophies" from the Teutonic Knights. Aleksander Ford. Director, Screenplay.
Cast & Crew. Releases. Related. Share on. facebook. twitter. Synopsis by Hal Erickson. Also known as Knights of the Teutonic Order, this historic epic is set in 15th-century Poland, during the time of the Teutonic invasion.