Half of Polish adults plan to view Hoffman's $6.3 million film

The budget of the film, starring former James Bond girl, Izabella Scorupco, is estimated at zl. 22 million ($6.3 million). "To get back the investment, the film must be seen by 1.5 million viewers. Opinion polls suggest every second Polish adult plans to go," said producer Jerzy Michaluk. The premiere is scheduled for January 24, 1999 in Warsaw's Grand Theater. (Rzeczpospolita, page 26, Reuters)