Film

Kanal

1957 · 1h 36m · War · Drama

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

IMDb

7.9

Rotten Tomatoes

100%

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.

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

• Andrzej WajdaDirector
• Jerzy Stefan StawińskiScreenplay
• Jerzy LipmanDirector of Photography
• Jan KrenzOriginal Music Composer
• Halina NawrockaEditor

Release date

April 20, 1957

Status

Released

Original language

Polish

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

K-16

Genres

War, Drama

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