Kanal

(1957)Directed by Andrzej Wajda96 minWar, 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.

Teresa Iżewskaas "Daisy"
Tadeusz Janczaras Ensign "Korab"
Wieńczysław Glińskias Lieutenant "Zadra"
Tadeusz Gwiazdowskias Sergeant "Kula"
Stanisław Mikulskias "Smukły"
Emil Karewiczas Lieutenant "Mądry"
Vladek Sheybalas Michał
Teresa Berezowskaas Halinka
Zofia Lindorfas Woman searching for a Daughter
Janina Jabłonowskaas Woman shouting at Resistance Members
Maria Kretzas Amputee
Jan Englertas "Zefir"
Kazimierz Dejunowiczas Captain "Zabawa"
Zdzisław Leśniakas "Mały"
Maciej Maciejewskias Lieutenant "Gustaw"
Adam Pawlikowskias German at the Sewer Entrance
Włodzimierz Bednarskias Resistance Member (uncredited)
Zenon Dądajewskias Resistance Member (uncredited)
Ryszard Filipskias Man in a Manhole (uncredited)
Mariusz Gorczyńskias Resistance Member (uncredited)
Kazimierz Kutzas Resistance Member in a Sewer (uncredited)
Andrzej Mireckias Resistance Member (uncredited)
Jerzy Molgaas Resistance Member (uncredited)
Roman Polanskias Resistance Member pushed into a Sewer (uncredited)