Kanal_
Original: Kanał
"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.
Starring
Teresa Iżewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wieńczysław Gliński
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Kanal was released 69 years ago in 1957.
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 ...
Kanal is a War, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
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
TB
Teresa Berezowska
Halinka
ZL
Zofia Lindorf
Woman searching for a Daughter
Janina Jabłonowska
Woman shouting at Resistance Members
MK
Maria Kretz
Amputee
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)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Original Title
Kanał
Language
Polish
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (152 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Kanal?
Kanal has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Kanal?
The cast of Kanal includes Teresa Iżewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wieńczysław Gliński, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski, Stanisław Mikulski.
What is the rating of Kanal?
Kanal has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 152 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
War
Drama