
How I Unleashed World War II
3 movies · 1970
"How I Unleashed World War II" is a Polish film collection comprising three movies released in 1970, totaling 231 minutes in runtime. The collection centers on the story of Franciszek Dolas, a Polish soldier who, due to a series of improbable events, becomes convinced he was responsible for the outbreak of World War II. Driven by a desire for redemption, his attempts to rectify this perceived mistake repeatedly lead him into new and challenging situations across various theaters of war, including Yugoslavia, the Mediterranean Sea, the Near East, and Italy, before his eventual return to Poland. The three films within the collection are titled "Jak rozpętałem drugą wojnę światową: Cz. 1 - Ucieczka," "Jak rozpętałem drugą wojnę światową: Cz. 2 - Za bronią," and "Jak rozpętałem drugą wojnę światową: Cz. 3 - Wśród swoich." The collection's total budget and revenue are recorded as zero. The first film in the series has an IMDb rating of 8.0, while the other two films have no corresponding rating information available. This trilogy follows Dolas’s journey through the war, with each installment depicting his efforts to atone for his supposed role in the conflict. The films collectively span a total runtime of 231 minutes and were released within a single year, 1970. The collection's financial performance is not documented.
Franchise cast
Marian KociniakFranciszek Dolas
Zdzisław KuźniarDimo Stojadinovic
Wirgiliusz GryńJózek Kryska
Zdzisław MaklakiewiczItalian Soldier
Janusz KłosińskiTavern Keeper (uncredited)
Jerzy PrzybylskiHans Langner
Aleksander FogielJóźwiak
Krystyna BorowiczBrothel Madame
Janusz ZiejewskiFeldfebel
Halina Buyno-ŁozaJóźwiakowa
Emil KarewiczGestapo Officer in Austria
Stefan Szmidt"Kosa"
Eugeniusz Kamiński"Smiling Alfred"
Wacław KowalskiKiedros
Piotr FronczewskiItalian Sodier
Elżbieta StarosteckaSinger
Joanna JędrykaTeresa
Zygmunt ZintelFather SebastianAndrzej KrasickiShip Captain
Stanisław MilskiGerman GeneralAll movies in chronological order
How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The EscapeThe film follows Dolas, a soldier whose life changes drastically on the night of August 31, 1939. While sleeping on a train, he accidentally crosses into Germany and mistakenly shoots a German soldier he believes is a saboteur. This act unknowingly triggers the invasion of Poland.
Haunted by the consequences, Dolas is captured and sent to a German POW camp, beginning a difficult journey through Europe. The story explores guilt, survival, and redemption as Dolas experiences brutal and unpredictable situations that challenge his beliefs about duty, loyalty, and humanity. Through his experience, the film offers a stark look at the human cost of war and how ordinary people are affected by extraordinary events.0.3
How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the ArmsThis is the story of Dolas, a determined man who escapes a prisoner-of-war camp and journeys across Europe to reach Cyprus. His journey takes a dangerous turn when his ship is attacked by an Italian submarine. Miraculously rescued, Dolas and other sailors are drafted into the French Foreign Legion in Beirut. There, he unexpectedly discovers a talent for cooking, offering a moment of lightness amidst the harsh realities of war. The film explores survival, friendship, and strength in difficult times, set against the backdrop of World War II Europe and the Middle East.0.1
How I Unleashed World War II, Part III: Among FriendsDolas undertakes a perilous journey, posing as an Italian medic on a ship carrying wounded Axis soldiers to Italy. When the war's chaos erupts, he abandons his disguise and is discovered, branded a deserter. Facing severe consequences, Dolas makes a daring escape by parachute during the voyage to the Eastern Front, landing in Nazi-occupied Poland. The story follows his desperate efforts to avoid capture and survive the dangers of World War II, all while staying true to his beliefs.0.1