The Wall (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, The Wall is an action, drama, war and tv movie film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. A dramatic re-enactment of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish uprising in April 1943 were 650 armed members of the Jewish Fighting Organization of Poland held off a 3,000 strong Nazi force in which only a handful of Jews survived. Tom Conti plays Dolek Berson, a Jewish smuggler who joins the resistance movement and is aided on the Aryan side of the wall by a former teacher named Regina Kowalski played by Rachel Roberts in her final role.
Who’s in it. The Wall stars Tom Conti as Dolek Berson, Lisa Eichhorn as Rachel Apt, Gerald Hiken as Fischel Shpunt and Rachel Roberts as Regina Kowalska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wall (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wall worth watching?
- The Wall holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wall?
- The Wall stars Tom Conti, Lisa Eichhorn, Gerald Hiken, Rachel Roberts and Philip Sterling.
- When was The Wall released?
- The Wall was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.