The biggest blockbuster and box-office success in the history of Polish cinema. In the year of its premiere it was seen by almost every Polish citizen.
Made to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the battle of Grunwald, which took place on 7/15/1410. Its first screening was held exactly on 7/15/1960.
The battle scenes used 15,000 extras.
The Polish submission to the 33rd Academy Awards.
This film was exported to 46 foreign countries.