Der achte Wochentag (1958): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1958 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1958, Der achte Wochentag is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Aleksander Ford, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not been seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
Who’s in it. Der achte Wochentag stars Sonja Ziemann as Agnieszka Walicka, Zbigniew Cybulski as Piotr Terlecki, Tadeusz Łomnicki as Grzegorz Walicki, Agnieszka's brother and Ilse Steppat as Mrs. Walicka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Der achte Wochentag has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der achte Wochentag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der achte Wochentag tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Der achte Wochentag (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der achte Wochentag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der achte Wochentag worth watching?
- Der achte Wochentag holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der achte Wochentag?
- Der achte Wochentag stars Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Tadeusz Łomnicki, Ilse Steppat and Emil Karewicz.
- When was Der achte Wochentag released?
- Der achte Wochentag was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.