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Destined for Blues

Destined for Blues

20057.31h 41m

Overview

The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.

Directed by Jan Kidawa-Błoński
Written by Jan Kidawa-Błoński, Przemysław Angerman
Produced by Jan Kidawa-Błoński, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska
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Top Cast

Tomasz Kot

Tomasz Kot

Ryszard Riedel

Jolanta Fraszyńska

Jolanta Fraszyńska

Małgorzata 'Gola' Riedel

Maciej Balcar

Maciej Balcar

Indianer

Adam Baumann

Adam Baumann

Jan Riedel

Anna Dymna

Anna Dymna

Polowa

Joanna Bartel

Joanna Bartel

Krystyna Riedel

Przemysław Bluszcz

Przemysław Bluszcz

Leszek Martinek

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Paweł Berger

Paweł Berger

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Benedykt Otręba

Benedykt Otręba

A

Adam Otręba

Adam Otręba

Themes & Keywords

biography

About Destined for Blues

Destined for Blues is a drama, music, history film released in 2005 exploring themes of biography. Directed by Jan Kidawa-Błoński, it stars Tomasz Kot, Jolanta Fraszyńska, Maciej Balcar. The life of Ryszard Riedel, former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem, including the history of his family relationships, music career and addiction to alcohol and drugs.

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