The Impossible Goodbye (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, The Impossible Goodbye is a drama film directed by Stanisław Jędryka, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. All the ambiance of an old-fashioned circus comes across with great clarity in this otherwise routine psychological tale about a mean-spirited mime and his effects on his colleagues. The small, traveling circus has been sliding downhill for awhile, and unless some new life is infused into its acts, its future does not look very rosy. Into this precarious situation comes a new mime with the uncanny ability to sap the confidence of his fellow performers. If he continues for long in this vein, no one will be able to believe they have any talent left at all.
Who’s in it. The Impossible Goodbye stars Wiesław Gołas as Mim Robert, Danuta Szaflarska as Dyrektorowa Zofia, treserka koni, Elżbieta Czyżewska as Akrobatka Teresa Kwaśnikówna and Tadeusz Fijewski as Klałn Jankowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Impossible Goodbye 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 Impossible Goodbye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Impossible Goodbye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Impossible Goodbye (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Impossible Goodbye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Impossible Goodbye worth watching?
- The Impossible Goodbye holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Impossible Goodbye?
- The Impossible Goodbye stars Wiesław Gołas, Danuta Szaflarska, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Tadeusz Fijewski and Jan Świderski.
- When was The Impossible Goodbye released?
- The Impossible Goodbye was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.