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Kanal

Original title: Kanał

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

1957 · 1h 36m

Directed by Andrzej Wajda

7.6

TMDB audience score
170 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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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)