80 Million

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Solidarity activists prepare a bravura heist, taking out 80 mln from a union bank account just before it is blocked by communist authorities.

Released November 25, 2011

Overview

A movie about the power of thousands, the courage of hundreds and friendship of a few, thanks to whom a change of fate of millions became possible. Poland, lower Silesia, the beginning of a very cold winter 1981. After a series of entrapments by the security service a confrontation between the opposition and the communists seems to be inevitable. Just before the proclamation of martial law a group of young solidarity activists decide to play va banque and organize a rash action to take out 80 million of the union money from one of the Wroclaw’s banks before the account is blocked. Security service officers follow their steps. It’s the beginning of a gripping tournament in which also priests and curb dealers will play their parts. Each side has aces up their sleeve.

Runtime

1h 20m


Origin Country

Poland


Original Language

Polish


Original Title

80 milionów


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Poland

Spoken Languages

  • Polski (Polish)

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    Odra-Film

    Poland

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    MediaBrigade

    Poland

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    CANAL+ Polska

    Poland

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