The Nest

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The Nest

Released: Jul 17, 1974

Runtime: 1h 38m

Rating: ⭐ 5.9 / 10

History Drama War

Overview

Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.

Top Billed Cast

Wojciech Pszoniak

Wojciech Pszoniak

Mieszko I

Marek Bargiełowski

Marek Bargiełowski

Czcibór, Mieszko's brother

Wanda Neumann

Wanda Neumann

Dobrawa

Franciszek Pieczka

Franciszek Pieczka

Mrokota

Bolesław Płotnicki

Bolesław Płotnicki

Ziemiomysł, Mieszko's father

Henryk Bąk

Henryk Bąk

Boleslaw I Okrutny, Dubrawa's father

Tadeusz Białoszczyński

Tadeusz Białoszczyński

Markgraf Geron

Janusz Bylczyński

Janusz Bylczyński

Markgraf Hodon

Włodzimierz Maciudziński

Włodzimierz Maciudziński

Świętopełk, Mieszko's brother

Czesław Wołłejko

Czesław Wołłejko

Emperor Otto I 'The Great'