Movie·1957·1h 36m
Kanal
The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War
Directed By
Andrzej Wajda
Country
Poland
Language
German
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The Story
Original title: Kanał
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during 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.
Written By
Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
Cinematography
Jerzy Lipman
Music
Jan Krenz
Editor
Halina Nawrocka
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Teresa Iżewska
"Daisy"
Tadeusz Janczar
Ensign "Korab"
Wieńczysław Gliński
Lieutenant "Zadra"
Tadeusz Gwiazdowski
Sergeant "Kula"
Stanisław Mikulski
"Smukły"
Emil Karewicz
Lieutenant "Mądry"
Vladek Sheybal
Michał
Teresa Berezowska
Halinka
Zofia Lindorf
Woman searching for a Daughter
Janina Jabłonowska
Woman shouting at Resistance Members
Maria Kretz
Amputee
Jan Englert
"Zefir"
Kazimierz Dejunowicz
Captain "Zabawa"
Zdzisław Leśniak
"Mały"
Maciej Maciejewski
Lieutenant "Gustaw"
Adam Pawlikowski
German at the Sewer Entrance
Włodzimierz Bednarski
Resistance Member (uncredited)
Zenon Dądajewski
Resistance Member (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Jerzy Lipman
Director of Photography
Halina Nawrocka
Editor
Jerzy Stefan Stawiński
Screenplay
Jan Krenz
Original Music Composer
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