A Path Across the Danube (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1989, A Path Across the Danube is a drama and tv movie film directed by Miloslav Luther, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In WWII, Czechoslovakia split into the Slovak State and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Former pilot Viktor Lesa works for the Slovak Railway Mail and often comes to the border town of Ludendorf, the former Czech town of Bfeclav. In order to impress a young female colleague, he redirects an important package. The Gestapo shows up in the town and Lesa together with a Jewish clerk, Tichacek, have to run for their lives . They ride a cargo train to Slovakia and they decide to escape to Hungary by crossing the Danube.
Who’s in it. A Path Across the Danube stars Roman Luknár as Viktor Lesa, Ady Hajdu as Ticháček, Györgyi Tarján as Zuzka and Eva Horká as Jarunka.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, A Path Across the Danube has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Path Across the Danube page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Path Across the Danube tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Path Across the Danube (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Path Across the Danube change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Path Across the Danube worth watching?
- A Path Across the Danube holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Path Across the Danube?
- A Path Across the Danube stars Roman Luknár, Ady Hajdu, Györgyi Tarján and Eva Horká.
- When was A Path Across the Danube released?
- A Path Across the Danube was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.