Kanal (1957)

7.7/10 96 min War Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Teresa Iżewska

"Daisy"

Tadeusz Janczar

Ensign "Korab"

Wieńczysław Gliński

Lieutenant "Zadra"

Tadeusz Gwiazdowski

Sergeant "Kula"

Stanisław Mikulski

"Smukły"

Emil Karewicz

Lieutenant "Mądry"

Vladek Sheybal

Michał

Zofia Lindorf

Woman searching for a Daughter

Janina Jabłonowska

Woman shouting at Resistance Members

Jan Englert

"Zefir"

Kazimierz Dejunowicz

Captain "Zabawa"

Zdzisław Leśniak

"Mały"

Maciej Maciejewski

Lieutenant "Gustaw"

Adam Pawlikowski

German at the Sewer Entrance

Włodzimierz Bednarski

Resistance Member (uncredited)

Zenon Dądajewski

Resistance Member (uncredited)

Ryszard Filipski

Man in a Manhole (uncredited)

Mariusz Gorczyński

Resistance Member (uncredited)

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