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Knife in the Water (1962) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Knife in the Water at a Glance
Knife in the Water is a 1962 drama and thriller film directed by Roman Polanski, starring Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka and Zygmunt Malanowicz. It is 1 hour 34 minutes long and was released on March 9, 1962. Knife in the Water holds an average TMDB user score of 7.3/10 from 490 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knife in the Water
What is the release date of Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water was released on March 9, 1962.
How long is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water stars Leon Niemczyk as Andrzej, Jolanta Umecka as Krystyna, Zygmunt Malanowicz as Young Man and Roman Polanski as Young Man (voice). The cast also includes Anna Ciepielewska.
Who directed Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water was directed by Roman Polanski. The screenplay is credited to Jerzy Skolimowski, Jakub Goldberg and Roman Polanski.
What kind of movie is Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water is listed on TMDB as a mix of drama and thriller.
What is Knife in the Water rated?
Knife in the Water is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.3/10 from 490 votes.
Where can I watch the Knife in the Water trailer?
You can watch the official video for Knife in the Water, "Knife in the Water - Roman Polanski and Jerzy Skolimowski Interview Clip", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Knife in the Water?
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