Kanal (1957)

04/20/1957War, Drama1h 36m
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The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

Overview

During the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising following 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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Teresa Iżewska

    "Daisy"

  2. Cast 1

    Tadeusz Janczar

    Cadet Officer "Korab"

  3. Cast 1

    Wieńczysław Gliński

    Lieutenant "Zadra"

  4. Cast 1

    Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

    Sergeant "Kula"

  5. Cast 1

    Stanisław Mikulski

    "Smukły"

  6. Cast 1

    Emil Karewicz

    Lieutenant "Mądry"

  7. Cast 1

    Vladek Sheybal

    Michał (as Władysław Sheybal)

  8. Teresa Berezowska

    Halinka

  9. Zofia Lindorf

    Woman searching for a Daughter

This has got to be one of the most claustrophobic war films I've ever seen. It's almost entirely set in the sewers beneath the streets of Warsaw as the Nazis close in on the city at the start of WWII. "Zadra" (Wienczyslaw Glinski) is charged by his colonel with getting what's left of his unit - now more a platoon than a company - to some sort of safety where they can hopefully regroup and continue the fight against some fairly overwhelming odds. With the savvy "Stokrotka" (Teresa Izewska) and his trusted deputy "Korab" (Tadeusz Janczar) to help, he must try to lead his reluctant fighters on a ...

Status Released

Original LanguagePolish 

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