The film series Pitbull is a group of Polish crime dramas that are set in Warsaw underworlds and centers on the wars of the lawmen and the criminals. The series was developed by director Patryk Vega and is noted for its harsh depiction of crime and law in Polish territories.
About The Series On Films
- Pitbull (2005)
- Synopsis: The first part of the film features the wars of the polices of Warsaw against organized crime. It presents an accurate picture of the morally grey areas and problems that are present in safeguarding law and order.
- Director: Patryk Vega
- IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
- Pitbull: New Orders (2016)
- Synopsis: The story is a sequel to the first part that shows the policemen in Poland looking to wipe out new criminals that have emerged further showing that crime is adaptive in contemporary Poland.
- Director: Patryk Vega
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Pitbull: Tough Women (2016)
- Synopsis: The time of this film is when policemen start getting recognition as strong women, so difficulties both in career and family life of various characters are shown in this part with new angles focused on those specific topics.
- Director: Patryk Vega
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Pitbull: Last Dog (2018)
- Synopsis: The story revolves around a retired detective who is pulled back into the business due to increased criminal activity. He combines his revenge-fuelled battles with work.
- Director: Władysław Pasikowski
- IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
- Pitbull (2021)
- Synopsis: In this new addition, the main characters are the officers of the law and the criminals, but this time the action takes place in modern times.
- Director: Patryk Vega
- IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
Cultural Significance
The episode of Pitbull has become one of the corner stones of polish cinematography, as it does not hide the problems of crime and law enforcement in Poland. The audience of the show was moved by the idea of the show presenting the ethical questions of the law enforcers and the relationships in the underworld.
Where to Watch
The movies can be found on many streaming websites, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. The availability of these programs varies by region, which is why it is best to check the local streaming services or the rental digital pockets.