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Vabank

  • 1981
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
5.3K
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Vabank (1981)
CaperComedyCrime

The famous safecracker Kwinto, after leaving prison, decided to quit. But the news of the death of a friend abruptly changes his plans. He decides to "take" Kramer's bank. And, of course, he... Read allThe famous safecracker Kwinto, after leaving prison, decided to quit. But the news of the death of a friend abruptly changes his plans. He decides to "take" Kramer's bank. And, of course, he takes. Elegant, fun and twisted.The famous safecracker Kwinto, after leaving prison, decided to quit. But the news of the death of a friend abruptly changes his plans. He decides to "take" Kramer's bank. And, of course, he takes. Elegant, fun and twisted.

  • Director
    • Juliusz Machulski
  • Writer
    • Juliusz Machulski
  • Stars
    • Jan Machulski
    • Leonard Pietraszak
    • Witold Pyrkosz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    5.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Juliusz Machulski
    • Writer
      • Juliusz Machulski
    • Stars
      • Jan Machulski
      • Leonard Pietraszak
      • Witold Pyrkosz
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jan Machulski
    Jan Machulski
    • Henryk Kwinto
    Leonard Pietraszak
    Leonard Pietraszak
    • Gustaw Kramer
    Witold Pyrkosz
    Witold Pyrkosz
    • J.J. Dunczyk
    Ewa Szykulska
    Ewa Szykulska
    • Marta Rychlinska
    Krzysztof Kiersznowski
    Krzysztof Kiersznowski
    • Nuta
    Zdzislaw Kuzniar
    Zdzislaw Kuzniar
    • Krempitsch
    Józef Para
    Józef Para
    • Commisar Przygoda
    Elzbieta Zajacówna
    Elzbieta Zajacówna
    • Natalia
    Jacek Chmielnik
    Jacek Chmielnik
    • Moks
    Zofia Charewicz
    • Kwinto's Wife
    Henryk Bista
    Henryk Bista
    • Jan Rozek
    Janusz Michalowski
    Janusz Michalowski
    • Comissar Karelicki
    Leon Niemczyk
    Leon Niemczyk
    • Jeweler
    Wlodzimierz Musial
    Wlodzimierz Musial
    • Adam 'Szpula' Szpulski
    Lena Wilczynska
    Lena Wilczynska
    • Woman with Cat
    Ryszard Kotys
    Ryszard Kotys
    • Melski
    Zbigniew Geiger
    • Stawiski
    • (as Kuba Geiger)
    Zdzislaw Wardejn
    Zdzislaw Wardejn
    • Theatre Owner
    • Director
      • Juliusz Machulski
    • Writer
      • Juliusz Machulski
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    10Romwell

    An excellent detective story, a must-see, the classic.

    This is one of the very excellent movies that you don't get to see often. A twisted plot, good humor, excellent play and the unique atmosphere of the 30's capture you. There is not really much to add to it, except that Va-Bank II might be even better ! If you are able to see this film - see it. I am running out of words to tell you how wonderful the movie is. I have already mentioned that the actors' play is terrific, but you really have to see it to appreciate it. Every little detail was prepared for you to bring you into the 30's. Everything is good, even the music that the main character plays on his trumpet is excellent (I still remember it :) ) I just wonder - Polish people don't comment on IMDb or what ? This film is highly appreciate all round the ex-USSR, so if you somehow missed it - don't lose your chance.
    9FAJNYFILM

    Very good classic comedy mixed with crime

    Very good story and plenty of great cast. Diectors very first debut.

    Jan Machulski is a father of director.

    Very gool roles of supportin crew. Dialogues became classics.
    10mab-25062

    A magic polish movie

    I saw this movie by chance on a site and then downloaded it and watched it without delay because I found the score of the movie remarkable and I liked it very much. Persian subtitles were not available, but luckily there was Persian dubbing for me and the rest of the cinema Friends, I am sorry that the cinema for us is summarized in Hollywood and we are losing the pure gems of the Eastern European cinema. I have been following the Soviet cinema and the Eastern Bloc countries for some time and I have achieved very good works. People are handsome, I like one day to travel to Poland and see Warsaw up close. A country that once formed a powerful commonwealth with Lithuania.
    10kurciasbezdalas

    Polish bank job

    This movie is not well known but it's really worth watching. I don't know much about Polish cinema but this is probably one of the best Polish movies. It's very entertaining crime comedy. The budged of this film is pretty low but the plot, acting and directing compensate it. There isn't much jokes but the ending was really funny. It's also good as a crime movie. I liked the dialogs between criminals and also the way they planed bank robbery. If you get a chance to see this movie, don't waste it because it's really interesting (althau it may appear a little boring in the beginning). I also liked the style of these gangsters - the way they talked and worked reminded me of some Hollywood crime movies.
    10Alexey1984

    My favorite film

    I love this film since childhood. He is very popular in Russia. Great soundtrack. Great acting. I've watched this movie many times and every time I like it more and more. Thanks.

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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      During the safe-cracking scene one of them is cutting a hole in safe's side. He is using a welding torch instead of a cutting torch. This is possible, because his daytime job is car mechanic, thus he has more to do with stitching things together rather than cutting them, hence he might be more used to operate welding torch.
    • Quotes

      Adam 'Szpula' Szpulski: And what should I say to Buttoned-Up?

      Henryk Kwinto: Let him unbutton.

    • Alternate versions
      The version released in the Soviet Union was cut by 12 minutes. The following scenes were omitted:
      • Bloody details, as Rychlinsky (Kwinto's friend) falls out of the window
      • The scene of the search of Dunczyk. Moks and Nuta first go to a theater, than to a movie theater, which Dunczyk used to own.
      • Dunczyk and Kwinto watch an erotic slide-show.
      • Bloody details of Krempitsch's (the killer's) death.
      • Longer conversation with Kwinto on the roof of Kramer's bank.
      • Longer conversation with Kwinto in the restaurant, where he explains why he had to rob Kramer's bank.
    • Connections
      Followed by Vabank II, czyli riposta (1985)

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1982 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • Poland
    • Languages
      • German
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Hit the Bank
    • Filming locations
      • Nowogrodzka, Sródmiescie, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
    • Production company
      • Zespol Filmowy "Kadr"
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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