The Siding (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1968, The Siding is a mystery and tv movie film directed by Ryszard Ber, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. A journalist is preparing to take a train trip, when he is confronted by the spirit of professor Ryszpans who tells what happened to him. When he boarded a train standing on a siding, he encountered trackman Wiór with a newspaper informing about the crash of the train and the death of several passengers, including professor Ryszpans. The professor is joined by engineer Zniesławski, who has also heard of the impending disaster and is interested in it from the technical side. On hearing the news of an approaching catastrophe, other passengers leave the train in panic at the next station. However, trackman Wiór manages to hypnotize several travelers who continue with the journey. Ryszpans hears a roar and sees objects crumbling around him, and then turns into a shadow. After hearing the story, the journalist resigns from his train trip.
Who’s in it. The Siding stars Jacek Woszczerowicz as dróżnik Wawrzyniec Wiór, Jan Koecher as profesor Edward Ryszpans, Kazimierz Rudzki as autor and Ryszard Pietruski as inżynier Zniesławski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Siding has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Siding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Siding tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Siding (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Siding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Siding worth watching?
- The Siding holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Siding?
- The Siding stars Jacek Woszczerowicz, Jan Koecher, Kazimierz Rudzki, Ryszard Pietruski and Zofia Jamry.
- When was The Siding released?
- The Siding was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.