Kanal (1957)
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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.
- Released: 1957-04-20
- Genres: War, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10 from 168 votes
Directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Top cast
- Teresa Iżewska as "Daisy"
- Tadeusz Janczar as Ensign "Korab"
- Wieńczysław Gliński as Lieutenant "Zadra"
- Tadeusz Gwiazdowski as Sergeant "Kula"
- Stanisław Mikulski as "Smukły"
- Emil Karewicz as Lieutenant "Mądry"
- Vladek Sheybal as Michał
- Teresa Berezowska as Halinka
- Zofia Lindorf as Woman searching for a Daughter
- Janina Jabłonowska as Woman shouting at Resistance Members
Where to watch Kanal
- United States: stream on Criterion Channel, TCM
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel
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