Dark River (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, Dark River is a drama and war film directed by Sylwester Szyszko, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Small Polish village straight after WWII. Young man Zenek injured and awarded with Cross of Valour during partisan fight is torn between staying loyal to his partisan comrades (continuing their fight) and his own beliefs.
Who’s in it. Dark River stars Alicja Jachiewicz as Hela, miłość Zenka, Maciej Góraj as Zenek Stankiewicz, Wanda Neumann as Władka Stankiewicz-Zurych, siostra Zenka and Ryszarda Hanin as Stankiewiczowa, matka Zenka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dark River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark River (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark River worth watching?
- Dark River holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark River?
- Dark River stars Alicja Jachiewicz, Maciej Góraj, Wanda Neumann, Ryszarda Hanin and Zygmunt Malanowicz.
- When was Dark River released?
- Dark River was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.