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Knife in the Water
“Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!”
7.3 / 10• 1962• 1h 34m•NR• Polish
DramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Leon Niemczyk
Andrzej
Lead
Jolanta Umecka
Krystyna
Zygmunt Malanowicz
Young Man
Roman Polanski
Young Man (voice)
Anna Ciepielewska
Krystyna (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Roman Polanski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Knife in the Water is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
