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Kanal (1957)

20/04/1957
War, Drama
1h 36m

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

Overview

During the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising following World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.

  • Andrzej WajdaDirector
  • Jerzy Stefan StawińskiScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Kanał

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Polish

Keywords

  • nazi
  • black and white
  • sewer
  • ruins
  • warsaw uprising
  • warsaw, poland
  • sewers

Top Billed Cast

Teresa Iżewska

Teresa Iżewska

"Daisy"

Tadeusz Janczar

Tadeusz Janczar

Cadet Officer "Korab"

Wieńczysław Gliński

Wieńczysław Gliński

Lieutenant "Zadra"

Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Sergeant "Kula"

Stanisław Mikulski

Stanisław Mikulski

"Smukły"

Emil Karewicz

Emil Karewicz

Lieutenant "Mądry"

Vladek Sheybal

Vladek Sheybal

Michał (as Władysław Sheybal)

Teresa Berezowska

Halinka

Zofia Lindorf

Woman searching for a Daughter

Janina Jabłonowska

Janina Jabłonowska

Woman shouting at Resistance Members

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