How was it possible that a single man influenced contemporary world so significantly? This film is an attempt to capture the phenomenon of a common man’s metamorphosis into a charismatic leader — an attempt to see how a Gdansk shipyard electrician fighting for workers’ rights awakened a hidden desire for freedom in millions of people.
| Directing | Andrzej Wajda | Director |
| Writing | Janusz Głowacki | Screenplay |
| Production | Michał Kwieciński | Producer |
| Crew | Paweł Edelman | Cinematography |
| Editing | Milenia Fiedler | Editor |
| Editing | Grażyna Gradoń | Editor |
| Sound | Paweł Mykietyn | Music |
