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Knife in the Water is a polonais film of genre Drama directed by Roman Polanski released in USA on 28 october 1963 with Leon Niemczyk

Knife in the Water (1962)

Nóż w wodzie

Knife in the Water
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Released in USA 28 october 1963
Length 1h34
Directed by
OriginPologne
Genres Drama,    Thriller
Rating73% 3.6986053.6986053.6986053.6986053.698605

Knife in the Water (Polish: ''Nóż w wodzie'') is a 1962 Polish drama film co-written and directed by Roman Polański, which was nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Polanski's first feature film, it features three characters in a story of rivalry and sexual tension.

Knife in the Water has garnered acclaim from film critics since its release, and it is regarded by many as one of Polanski's finest films.

Synopsis

Andrzej (Leon Niemczyk) and Krystyna (Jolanta Umecka) are driving to a lake to go sailing when they come upon a young man (Zygmunt Malanowicz) hitchhiking in the middle of the road. After nearly hitting him, Andrzej invites the young man along. When they arrive at the lake, instead of leaving the young man behind, Andrzej invites him to go sailing with them. The young man accepts the offer, and, not knowing much about sailing, must learn many hard lessons from Andrzej.

Actors

Leon Niemczyk

(Andrzej)
Zygmunt Malanowicz

(Young Man)
Roman Polanski

(Young Man (voice))
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