The Pigs

Set in post-communist Poland, the story follows Franz Maurer and other former secret police agents who must adapt to a society that now views them with contempt. Stripped of their previous privileges, some of these men join the police force to fight organized crime and drug trafficking. While pursuing a major criminal ring, Franz discovers that some of his former colleagues have transitioned into the world of crime. After a violent operation results in the deaths of several officers, Franz seeks revenge against those responsible.

Directed and written by Władysław Pasikowski, this action-crime drama was the first of four films directed by Pasikowski, followed by Jack Strong, The Resistance Fighter, and Operation Pope. The film features a cast including Bogusław Linda, Marek Kondrat, Cezary Pazura, Janusz Gajos, Agnieszka Jaskółka, and Olaf Lubaszenko. Produced by Andrzej Sołtysik and Juliusz Machulski, the movie has a runtime of 104 minutes.

Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDb based on 6,000 votes and a score of 7/10 on TMDB from 100 votes.