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★ 7.6/10•1957•1h 36m•K-16•War•Drama

The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War

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.

Andrzej Wajda · Director

Jerzy Stefan Stawiński · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 36m
LanguagePL
Release DateApr 20, 1957

Actors

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

Teresa Berezowska

Halinka

Zofia Lindorf

Zofia Lindorf

Woman searching for a Daughter

Janina Jabłonowska

Janina Jabłonowska

Woman shouting at Resistance Members

Maria Kretz

Amputee

Jan Englert

Jan Englert

"Zefir"

Kazimierz Dejunowicz

Kazimierz Dejunowicz

Captain "Zabawa"

Zdzisław Leśniak

Zdzisław Leśniak

"Mały"

Maciej Maciejewski

Maciej Maciejewski

Lieutenant "Gustaw"

Adam Pawlikowski

Adam Pawlikowski

German at the Sewer Entrance

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