Knife in the Water
Nóż w wodzie
“Acclaimed by all! Roman Polanski's tense, ironic Drama!”
Synopsis
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
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Knife in the Water - Roman Polanski and Jerzy Skolimowski Interview ClipOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jakub Goldberg, Jerzy Skolimowski, Roman Polanski
- Original Score
- Krzysztof Komeda
- Original Title
- Nóż w wodzie
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Kamera"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Polanski
Jakub Goldberg, Jerzy Skolimowski, Roman Polanski, Agnieszka Osiecka
Krzysztof Komeda
Jerzy Lipman
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Jakub Goldberg
Screenplay
Jerzy Skolimowski
Screenplay
Roman Polanski
Director
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Roman Polanski
Screenplay
Jerzy Lipman
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Komeda
Original Music Composer
Bolesław Kamykowski
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knife in the Water
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What is Knife in the Water about?
On their way to an afternoon on the lake, husband and wife Andrzej and Krystyna nearly run over a young hitchhiker. Inviting the young man onto the boat with them, Andrzej begins to subtly torment him; the hitchhiker responds by making overtures toward Krystyna. When the hitchhiker is accidentally knocked overboard, the husband's panic results in unexpected consequences.
Who directed Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who stars in Knife in the Water?
The principal cast of Knife in the Water includes Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski, Anna Ciepielewska.
When was Knife in the Water released and how long is it?
Knife in the Water was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Knife in the Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knife in the Water was composed by Krzysztof Komeda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knife in the Water?
Knife in the Water holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).