The Road West (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, The Road West is an action and war film directed by Bohdan Poręba, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. In the last days of the war an old train driver and his young assistant carry weapons to Polish soldiers on the western front.
Who’s in it. The Road West stars Kazimierz Opaliński as maszynista Walczak, Władysław Kowalski as Roman Górski, Ryszard Pietruski as żołnierz Zadora and Elżbieta Kępińska as dziewczyna w Poppowitz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Road West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road West tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road West (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Road West?
- The Road West stars Kazimierz Opaliński, Władysław Kowalski, Ryszard Pietruski, Elżbieta Kępińska and Teresa Szmigielówna.
- When was The Road West released?
- The Road West was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.