Death of a President (1977)

After Poland won freedom from of its long overlordship by Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, it took a further four years for its National Assembly to elect Gabriel Narutowicz as its first president. Narutowicz was a professor who until his election had been living in Switzerland. Those were chaotic times, and shortly after his election, he was assassinated by right-wing fanatics. This epic Polish film chronicles the circumstances of Narutowicz's election and assassination.

Released Oct. 10, 1977 144 min None+

Genres: Drama, History

Keywords: imdb.jew, imdb.president, imdb.election, imdb.poland, imdb.socialism, imdb.riot, imdb.prime-minister + 9 more, imdb.police, imdb.parliament, imdb.painter, imdb.minister, imdb.general, imdb.gallery, imdb.assassination, imdb.anti-semitism, aspectratio.1-66-1