Monday Morning Maybe

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Under the Phrygian Star

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1954 | 112 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Communist Szczęsny juggles between his revolutionary activities and love to a fellow party member Madzia in this sequel to "Cellulose".

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz

  • Józef NowakSzczęsny "Bida"
  • Lucyna WinnickaMagda
  • Halina PrzybylskaWeronka, Szczęsny's Sister
  • Stanisław JasiukiewiczBolesław Gąbiński, a worker in "Cellulose", a police reporter
  • Zbigniew JózefowiczJan Gawlikowski
  • Jerzy SzpunarStanisław Rychlik
  • Stanisław MilskiSzczęsny's Father
  • Zofia PerczyńskaKachna
  • Józef GlińskiWalek, Szczęsny's brother
  • Bolesław PłotnickiOlejniczak