The Promised Land
1975, Polish. Directed by Andrzej Wajda.
At the turn of the century, Lodz, Poland, was a quick-paced manufacturing center for textiles, replete with cutthroat industrialists and unsafe working conditions. Three young friends, a Pole, a Jew, and a German, pool their money together to build a factory.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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The Promised Land is streaming on Klassiki in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrzej WajdaDirector
- Daniel OlbrychskiKarol Borowiecki
- Wojciech PszoniakMoryc Welt
- Andrzej SewerynMaks Baum
- Kalina JędrusikLucy Zuckerowa
- Anna NehrebeckaAnka
- Bożena DykielMada Müller
- Andrzej SzalawskiHerman Bucholz
- Stanisław IgarGrünspan
- Franciszek PieczkaMüller
- Kazimierz OpalińskiMaks' Father
- Andrzej ŁapickiTrawiński
- Wojciech SiemionWilczek
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1975
- Original title
- Ziemia obiecana
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Andrzej Wajda
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What The Promised Land is based on
The Promised Land is based on The Promised Land (1899) by Władysław Reymont, published by Gebethner i Wolff.
1899
The Promised Land
By Władysław Reymont
Published by Gebethner i Wolff
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The Promised Land: quick answers
Is The Promised Land worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Promised Land?
The Promised Land runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does The Promised Land have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Promised Land. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Promised Land parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Promised Land on?
The Promised Land is streaming on Klassiki in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Promised Land?
If you liked The Promised Land, try The Peasants, Schindler's List, Salt of the Earth.
Who directed The Promised Land?
The Promised Land (1975) was directed by Andrzej Wajda and stars Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Andrzej Seweryn.
What is The Promised Land based on?
The Promised Land is based on The Promised Land (1899) by Władysław Reymont, published by Gebethner i Wolff.