Knife in the Water
"Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!"
Originally released in 1962. Knife in the Water is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roman Polanski.
Starring Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, and Zygmunt Malanowicz
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (456 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- ZespΓ³Ε Filmowy "Kamera"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knife in the Water about?
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 ...
Who directed Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Knife in the Water released?
Knife in the Water was released on March 9, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Knife in the Water?
The main cast of Knife in the Water includes Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski, Anna Ciepielewska.
Is Knife in the Water worth watching?
Knife in the Water has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 456 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.