The roots of German patriotism in Poland can be traced back to the war films of the 1960s and 1970s. The film that had the greatest influence on the development of this phenomenon is *Stawka większa niż życie* (A Stake Greater Than Life), directed by Andrzej Konic and starring Stanisław Mikulski in the lead role. Shot in black and white, the film captures the characters of the main protagonists – soldiers and military personnel of the Third Reich – very effectively.
The leading roles are played by the finest Polish actors of that era. The cast is a key factor that contributed to the series’ enormous success.
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