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The Last Witness

The Last Witness

When war ends, the fight for the truth begins.

20185.81h 37m

Overview

An ambitious young journalist uncovers the horrific slaughter of 22,000 Polish officers during World War II, a secret kept hidden for far too many years.

Directed by Piotr Szkopiak
Written by Piotr Szkopiak, Paul Szambowski
Produced by Carol Harding
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Top Cast

Alex Pettyfer

Alex Pettyfer

Stephen Underwood

Robert Więckiewicz

Robert Więckiewicz

Michael Loboda

Talulah Riley

Talulah Riley

Jeanette Mitchell

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Frank Hamilton

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Mason Mitchell

Piotr Stramowski

Piotr Stramowski

Andrzej Nowak

Gwilym Lee

Gwilym Lee

Captain John Underwood

Chris Walker

Chris Walker

Gerrard

Colin Buchanan

Colin Buchanan

Ellison

Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Coroner

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Themes & Keywords

journalistrefugeejoseph stalinlovecollusiontrue identityeastern europeanbritish government

About The Last Witness

The Last Witness is a history, thriller film released in 2018 exploring themes of journalist, refugee, joseph stalin, love, collusion, true identity. Directed by Piotr Szkopiak, it stars Alex Pettyfer, Robert Więckiewicz, Talulah Riley. An ambitious young journalist uncovers the horrific slaughter of 22,000 Polish officers during World War II, a secret kept hidden for far too many years.

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