Interrogation (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Interrogation is a thriller and drama film directed by Ryszard Bugajski, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In Stalinist Poland, cabaret singer Tonia decides to spend the evening drinking with a group of friends. The next morning, she awakes to find that, for reasons unknown to her, she has been jailed as a political prisoner. As prison officials interrogate, torture and humiliate her, she fights for survival and to maintain her innocence by refusing to sign a false confession. As her years of imprisonment pass, her relationship with her captors grows more complicated.
Who’s in it. Interrogation stars Krystyna Janda as Antonina Dziwisz, Adam Ferency as Lieutenant Morawski, Janusz Gajos as Major Zawada "Kąpielowy" and Agnieszka Holland as Communist Witkowska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Interrogation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Interrogation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Interrogation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Interrogation (1989)?
- In GB, Interrogation is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Interrogation worth watching?
- Interrogation holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Interrogation?
- Interrogation stars Krystyna Janda, Adam Ferency, Janusz Gajos, Agnieszka Holland and Bożena Dykiel.
- When was Interrogation released?
- Interrogation was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.