---
title: "The Attempt"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-attempt-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81321
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Attempt (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-attempt-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Attempt is a 1959 war and drama film with a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes, released on January 12, 1959 in Poland. The film follows a student underground resistance group carrying out a mission in occupied Warsaw to execute SS General Franz Kutchera.

As a historical war drama, the film captures the tension of occupied Warsaw through the efforts of student resistance fighters. It offers a focused cinematic look at a specific wartime operation without unnecessary padding.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A student underground resistance group attempts to execute a hated SS general in occupied Warsaw."

### Why Watch
- It depicts a high-stakes wartime mission carried out by a student underground resistance group.
- The narrative is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied Warsaw.
- It features a focused runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The available synopsis and source details provide very limited information on the complete plot and character arcs.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical, with a concise runtime suitable for viewers seeking focused wartime narratives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #occupied-warsaw, #student-resistance, #wartime-drama, #underground-mission, #historical-war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jerzy Passendorfer
- **Networks / Studios**: Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bożena Kurowska** as *Marta*
- **Grażyna Staniszewska** as *Krysia*
- **Zbigniew Cynkutis** as *Zbyszek Zawada*
- **Andrzej Kostenko** as *The Big*
- **Roman Kłosowski** as *The Little*
- **Tadeusz Łomnicki** as *Marek*
- **Andrzej May** as *Kazik "Czarny"*
- **Stanisław Mikulski** as *Jacek*
- **Jerzy Nasierowski** as *Kajtek*
- **Jerzy Pichelski** as *"Doctor Maks"*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Attempt (1959)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the current sources.

### Q: Is The Attempt (1959) worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in concise historical dramas about student resistance missions in occupied Warsaw.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The Attempt is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Attempt — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81321)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*