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Kanal (1957)

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

7.6audience score
170 votes on TMDB
Released April 20, 1957Runtime 1h 36mDirector Andrzej Wajda

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.

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Cast of Kanal

Teresa Iżewska

Teresa Iżewska

"Daisy"
Tadeusz Janczar

Tadeusz Janczar

Ensign "Korab"
Wieńczysław Gliński

Wieńczysław Gliński

Lieutenant "Zadra"
Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Sergeant "Kula"
Stanisław Mikulski

Stanisław Mikulski

"Smukły"
Emil Karewicz

Emil Karewicz

Lieutenant "Mądry"
Vladek Sheybal

Vladek Sheybal

Michał
Zofia Lindorf

Zofia Lindorf

Woman searching for a Daughter
Janina Jabłonowska

Janina Jabłonowska

Woman shouting at Resistance Members
Jan Englert

Jan Englert

"Zefir"
Kazimierz Dejunowicz

Kazimierz Dejunowicz

Captain "Zabawa"
Zdzisław Leśniak

Zdzisław Leśniak

"Mały"

About Kanal

Where can I watch Kanal?

Kanal is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Kanal?

Kanal stars Teresa Iżewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wieńczysław Gliński, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski, Stanisław Mikulski.

Who directed Kanal?

Kanal was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

How long is Kanal?

Kanal has a runtime of 1h 36m.

What is Kanal 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, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.