Korczak
May 06 1990
•2h 55m
•Drama, History, War
The story of Polish pedagogue Janusz Korczak and his dedication to protecting Jewish orphans during the war.
Cast
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Wojciech Pszoniak
Henryk Goldszmit vel Janusz Korczak
Ewa Dałkowska
Stefania 'Stefa' Wilczynska
Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska
Maryna Rogowska-Falska
Marzena Trybała
Estera
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