Knife in the Water
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“Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!”
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On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
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About Knife in the Water
“Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!”
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences. Running 94 minutes.
Knife in the Water Cast and Characters
The cast features Leon Niemczyk (as Andrzej), Jolanta Umecka (as Krystyna), Zygmunt Malanowicz (as Young Man), Roman Polanski (as Young Man (voice)), and Anna Ciepielewska (as Krystyna (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Knife in the Water has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Knife in the Water NowWhy People Are Watching Knife in the Water
Knife in the Water flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy PL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Knife in the Water good? What's the rating?
Knife in the Water holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 474 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Knife in the Water?
The main cast includes Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, and Roman Polanski, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Knife in the Water available in PL?
Yes — Knife in the Water was originally produced in PL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Knife in the Water released?
Knife in the Water was released in 1962.
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What is Knife in the Water about?
Knife in the Water is a Drama/Thriller film. On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
When was Knife in the Water released?
Knife in the Water was released on March 9, 1962. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by Zespół Filmowy "Kamera".
Who stars in Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz and Roman Polanski. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Knife in the Water available in HD?
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