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(English title: The Getaway King ) is a 2021 Polish action-comedy film inspired by the true story of Zdzisław Najmrodzki , a legendary folk hero and criminal who became famous for evading the Polish police (Milicja Obywatelska) nearly 30 times during the late communist era . Production Overview

September 17, 2021 (Poland); debuted internationally on Netflix in May 2022. Director: Mateusz Rakowicz. Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime. Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes. Plot Summary

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Set in the 1980s during the final years of the Polish People’s Republic, the film follows Zdzisław Najmrodzki ("Najmro"), a charismatic thief who leads a gang specializing in robbing —the only shops selling luxury Western goods in a period of severe shortages.

A persistent detective named Barski studies Najmro's patterns, leading to a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between the law and the legendary "getaway king". Main Cast Description Dawid Ogrodnik Zdzisław Najmrodzki The charismatic protagonist known for 29 escapes. Robert Więckiewicz The determined detective hunting Najmro. Masza Wągrocka The woman who inspires Najmro to change his life. Rafał Zawierucha A member of Najmro's gang. Historical Context & Critical Reception (English title: The Getaway King ) is a

The film is noted for its stylish, vibrant aesthetic that contrasts with the typically "gray" depiction of communist Poland. While it captures the adventurous spirit and famous escapes of the real Najmrodzki, critics note it leans more toward "sexy fun" and cinematic flair rather than a strictly biographical account of the darker realities of his life in the 1990s.

The impending fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism signal the end of the world he knows. Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime

Najmro lives by his own rules, enjoying a lifestyle of luxury, fast cars, and fame, while being viewed by the public as a "Robin Hood" figure for stealing from the state. His life changes when: