Movie

The Eighth Day of the Week

★ 5.6(10)19581h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Aleksander Ford
Release date: 1958-08-26
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Polish
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: CCC Filmkunst

About The Eighth Day of the Week

The Eighth Day of the Week is a 1958 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Aleksander Ford, starring Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski and Barbara Połomska. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eighth Day of the Week in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.

Cast

Sonja Ziemann

Agnieszka Walicka

Zbigniew Cybulski

Piotr Terlecki

Barbara Połomska

Ela, Agnieszka's friend

Ilse Steppat

Mrs. Walicka

Emil Karewicz

Zawadzki

Bum Krüger

Stefan Walicki, Agnieszka's father

Tadeusz Łomnicki

Grzegorz Walicki, Agnieszka's brother

Jan Świderski

Journalist

Zbigniew Wójcik

Painter

Władysław Dewoyno

MO Lieutenant

Roman Hubczenko

Accomodation Department Clerk

Leon Niemczyk

"Ciapuś", Ela's "fiancé"

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Eighth Day of the Week in Australia?+

The Eighth Day of the Week is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Eighth Day of the Week on Netflix?+

The Eighth Day of the Week is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Eighth Day of the Week?+

The Eighth Day of the Week has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Eighth Day of the Week?+

The Eighth Day of the Week stars Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Barbara Połomska, Ilse Steppat and Emil Karewicz.

When did The Eighth Day of the Week come out?+

The Eighth Day of the Week is a 1958 movie directed by Aleksander Ford.

What genre is The Eighth Day of the Week?+

The Eighth Day of the Week is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Eighth Day of the Week?+

The Eighth Day of the Week was directed by Aleksander Ford.