1 Movie Starring Tadeusz Janczar

Kanal

Kanal

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1957-04-20

Languages:

Polish, German

Countries:

Poland

Runtime:

91 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (4612 Reviews)

Director:

Andrzej Wajda

Genres:

DramaWar

Cast:

Writer:

Jerzy Stefan Stawinski (screenplay)

Jerzy Stefan Stawinski (story)

Fullplot:

A symbolic depiction of hell on Earth, set in the last days of the Warsaw uprising in 1944. Lieutenant Zadra is commanding a company of 43 men in a desperate battle amidst the ruins. Facing German offense and cut off from their comrades, Zadra is commanded to retreat his men through the sewer system ('kanal'). Zadra and his men are reluctant to do so, as it would indicate that they have lost the battle, but decide to obey the orders. However, as the men (and women) retreat, it becomes clear that their desperate attempt to flee from the hell of battle will result only in more death and suffering...

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