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The Eighth Day of the Week

19581h 23mAleksander Ford
IMDb 7.2

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Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.

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What is The Eighth Day of the Week (1958) about?

Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.

Who stars in The Eighth Day of the Week?

The Eighth Day of the Week stars Sonja Ziemann (Agnieszka Walicka), Zbigniew Cybulski (Piotr Terlecki), Barbara Połomska (Ela, Agnieszka's friend), Ilse Steppat (Mrs. Walicka), Emil Karewicz (Zawadzki). The film was directed by Aleksander Ford.

How long is The Eighth Day of the Week?

The Eighth Day of the Week has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958.

Is The Eighth Day of the Week worth watching?

The Eighth Day of the Week holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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