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Man on the Tracks

Original title: Człowiek na torze

6.9/ 10IMDb7.524
19571h 21m

Overview

One night in 1950 a passenger train runs over a man, who turns out to be the veteran train engineer Władysław Orzechowski, know for his old ways and stern demeanor. As the inquiry panel tries to deduce why would a man like Orzechowski jump in front of a moving train several of the people involved in the case are interrogated, each telling their own version of the story. Can the panel arrive at the truth in a world where workers unite, inferior coal is a badge of honor, and the old order is suspect?

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Director
Andrzej Munk
Writers
Andrzej Munk, Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
Production
Zespół Filmowy Kadr

Frequently asked questions

What is Man on the Tracks rated?

Man on the Tracks has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 24 votes.

Who directed Man on the Tracks?

Man on the Tracks was directed by Andrzej Munk.

When was Man on the Tracks released?

Man on the Tracks was released in 1957.