Orzel (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Orzel is a war film directed by Leonard Buczkowski, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story of Polish submarine "Orzel" (The Eagle): September 1939, "Orzel" is coming to Estonian neutral harbor in Tallin. Under pressure from Germany Estonians have intern the ship. Commander Grabinski decides to escape to England through the Baltic Sea, without any maps that has been confiscated and with only small amount of fuel on board.
Who’s in it. Orzel stars Wieńczysław Gliński as Captain Grabiński, Aleksander Sewruk as komandor Kozłowski, Jan Machulski as porucznik Pilecki and Roland Głowacki as porucznik Roland, mechanik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Orzel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orzel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orzel tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orzel (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orzel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Orzel worth watching?
- Orzel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orzel?
- Orzel stars Wieńczysław Gliński, Aleksander Sewruk, Jan Machulski, Roland Głowacki and Andrzej Herder.
- When was Orzel released?
- Orzel was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.