Man on the Tracks (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, Man on the Tracks is a drama film directed by Andrzej Munk, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1950, at night, a passenger train kills a man on the tracks. He is Orzechowski, an engineer since 1914. An inquiry immediately follows. Testimony takes the form of flashbacks. Tuszka, the station master, believes Orzechowski was a saboteur; at least one on the inquiry panel agrees. Zapora, the young engineer on the train that hit Orzechowski, gives more complicated testimony about the dead man - stiff-necked, proud, imperious, critical of Zapora and other younger workers. The signalman at the crossing where Orzechowski died also testifies. Can the panel arrive at the truth in a world where workers unite, inferior coal is a badge of honor, and the old order is suspect?
Who’s in it. Man on the Tracks stars Kazimierz Opaliński as Władysław Orzechowski, Zygmunt Maciejewski as Tuszka, Zygmunt Zintel as Witold Sałata and Zygmunt Listkiewicz as Stanisław Zapora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man on the Tracks 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 Man on the Tracks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on the Tracks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on the Tracks (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man on the Tracks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man on the Tracks worth watching?
- Man on the Tracks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on the Tracks?
- Man on the Tracks stars Kazimierz Opaliński, Zygmunt Maciejewski, Zygmunt Zintel, Zygmunt Listkiewicz and Roman Kłosowski.
- When was Man on the Tracks released?
- Man on the Tracks was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.