The Eighth Day of the Week_
Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
Starring
Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Barbara Połomska
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Eighth Day of the Week was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in ...
The Eighth Day of the Week is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (20)
Sonja Ziemann
Agnieszka Walicka
Zbigniew Cybulski
Piotr Terlecki
Barbara Połomska
Ela, Agnieszka's friend
Ilse Steppat
Mrs. Walicka
Emil Karewicz
Zawadzki
Bum Krüger
Stefan Walicki, Agnieszka's father
Tadeusz Łomnicki
Grzegorz Walicki, Agnieszka's brother
Jan Świderski
Journalist
ZW
Zbigniew Wójcik
Painter
Władysław Dewoyno
MO Lieutenant
Roman Hubczenko
Accomodation Department Clerk
Leon Niemczyk
"Ciapuś", Ela's "fiancé"
Janusz Ściwiarski
Accordionist in Zieleniak pub
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Piotr's neighbor (uncredited)
Mieczysław Czechowicz
Thug on Agnieszka's Street (uncredited)
Kazimierz Dejunowicz
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Wiktor Grotowicz
Man in Zieleniak pub (uncredited)
Helena Gruszecka
Agnieszka's neighbor (uncredited)
Cezary Julski
Rysiek, thug on Agnieszka's street (uncredited)
Antoni Jurasz
Thug on Agnieszka's street (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Eighth Day of the Week about?
Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
How long is The Eighth Day of the Week?
The Eighth Day of the Week has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in The Eighth Day of the Week?
The cast of The Eighth Day of the Week includes Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Barbara Połomska, Ilse Steppat, Emil Karewicz.
What is the rating of The Eighth Day of the Week?
The Eighth Day of the Week has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
