Knife in the Water
Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!
1963 NR 1h 34m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Nóż w wodzie |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 28, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | PL |
| Country | Poland |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | sailing, knife, hitchhiker, sailing trip, moral panic, sail boat, man gets between a couple |
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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 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 Oct 28, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Knife in the Water?
Roman Polanski directed Knife in the Water.
What is the TMDB rating of Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 490 votes.