With Fire and Sword (Ogniem i mieczem) (1999) (NR)

synopsis

Adaptation of the first part in Henryk Sienkiewicz's trilogy about seventeenth century Poland. Story covers the years 1647-49, when Poland was the battleground for competing nobles, Ukrainian Cossacks, Turks and Tartars. Plot centers on the feud between Jan and Bohun over the affections of noblewoman Helena. Large scale historical spectacular, complete with lavish costumes, staging, and battle sequences.