The Pier (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1969, The Pier is a notable film directed by Wojciech Solarz, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After completing a project, a shipbuilder grows restless and travels the country on his motorcycle. He leaves behind his wife, a woman of virtue and responsibility, as he goes off on his amorous drunken escapades. He is part of a lost generation whose economic and vocational prospects have been severely limited in the decades following World War II. His summer cabin on the Baltic beach is torn apart by drunken revelers to feed a bonfire in this brooding and often depressing film.
Who’s in it. The Pier stars Ryszard Filipski, Teresa Szmigielówna, Kalina Jędrusik and Tadeusz Kalinowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Pier 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 The Pier page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pier (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pier worth watching?
- The Pier holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pier?
- The Pier stars Ryszard Filipski, Teresa Szmigielówna, Kalina Jędrusik, Tadeusz Kalinowski and Ryszard Kotys.
- When was The Pier released?
- The Pier was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.