Without Anesthesia (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Without Anesthesia is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding is reduced to silence.
Who’s in it. Without Anesthesia stars Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Jerzy Michałowski, Ewa Dałkowska as Ewa Michalowska, Andrzej Seweryn as Jerzy Rosciszewski and Krystyna Janda as Agata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Without Anesthesia 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 Without Anesthesia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without Anesthesia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without Anesthesia (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Without Anesthesia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Without Anesthesia worth watching?
- Without Anesthesia holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Without Anesthesia?
- Without Anesthesia stars Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Ewa Dałkowska, Andrzej Seweryn, Krystyna Janda and Emilia Krakowska.
- When was Without Anesthesia released?
- Without Anesthesia was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.