The Gorgon Case (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, The Gorgon Case is a drama, crime, mystery and history film directed by Janusz Majewski, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1931, just before the New Year, in a house of architect Henryk Zaremba scream rips the night. The daughter of Zaremba is found killed in her bedroom, obviously killed with a pickaxe. The police arrives and starts the investigation. Rita Gorgonova, the governess of the girl and also lover of Zaremba becomes the main suspect. Film based on real events - investigation and court trials of the most famous pre-war Polish murder case. Despite being historically accurate the movie is both involving and entertaining since the case was simple on the surface, but very complicated in details.
Who’s in it. The Gorgon Case stars Ewa Dałkowska as Rita Gorgonowa, Aleksander Bardini as Mecenas Maurycy Axer, obrońca Gorgonowej, Mariusz Dmochowski as Prokurator Krynicki and Andrzej Łapicki as Kulczycki, sędzia śledczy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Gorgon Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gorgon Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gorgon Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gorgon Case (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gorgon Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gorgon Case worth watching?
- The Gorgon Case holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gorgon Case?
- The Gorgon Case stars Ewa Dałkowska, Aleksander Bardini, Mariusz Dmochowski, Andrzej Łapicki and Roman Wilhelmi.
- When was The Gorgon Case released?
- The Gorgon Case was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.