Kanal
1957, Film, 91 min, Drama, War, Polish, Poland, MoviePedia score 73
The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War
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.
Directed by Andrzej Wajda
Cast
- Teresa Izewska as 'Stokrotka'
- Tadeusz Janczar as Ens. Jacek 'Korab'
- Wienczyslaw Glinski as Lt. 'Zadra'
- Tadeusz Gwiazdowski as Sgt. 'Kula'
- Stanislaw Mikulski as 'Smukly'
- Emil Karewicz as Lt. 'Madry'
- Vladek Sheybal as Composer Michal
- Teresa Berezowska as Halinka
- Zofia Lindorf as Old woman looking for her daughter
- Janina Jablonowska as Screaming Woman in the Sewer
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