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Kanal

19571h 36mAndrzej Wajda
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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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.

WarDrama
NaziUndergroundPolish ResistanceWorld War IiBlack And WhiteSewerRuinsWarsaw UprisingWarsaw, PolandGerman Forces

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What is Kanal (1957) about?

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,…

Who stars in Kanal?

Kanal stars Teresa Iżewska ("Daisy"), Tadeusz Janczar (Ensign "Korab"), Wieńczysław Gliński (Lieutenant "Zadra"), Tadeusz Gwiazdowski (Sergeant "Kula"), Stanisław Mikulski ("Smukły"). The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

How long is Kanal?

Kanal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957.

Is Kanal worth watching?

Kanal holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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