Westerplatte (1967): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1967 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1967, Westerplatte is a krieg film directed by Stanisław Różewicz, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Westerplatte is a small peninsula at the entry to the Gdansk Harbour. Before World War II, it functioned as a Polish ammunition depot in the Free City of Danzig/Gdansk. Its crew consisted of one infantry company and a group of civilians, 182 people in total. It was the only Polish guard-post at the mouth of the Vistula River, with as little as five sentries, one field cannon, two anti-armour guns and four mortars. It was the first obstacle to Hitler's predatory march across Europe. The first shots of World War II were fired here. This film tells the story of Westerplatte's courageous defenders.
Who’s in it. Westerplatte stars Zygmunt Hübner as Sucharski, Arkadiusz Bazak as Dabrowski, Józef Nowak as Buder and Tadeusz Pluciński as Cpl. Bronislaw Grudzinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Westerplatte has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westerplatte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westerplatte tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Die letzten Glühwürmchen, Der Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Westerplatte (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Westerplatte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Westerplatte worth watching?
- Westerplatte holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westerplatte?
- Westerplatte stars Zygmunt Hübner, Arkadiusz Bazak, Józef Nowak, Tadeusz Pluciński and Tadeusz Schmidt.
- When was Westerplatte released?
- Westerplatte was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.