The Eighth Day of the Week
Ósmy dzień tygodnia
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.
Top Cast
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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"
Janusz Ściwiarski
Accordionist in Zieleniak pub
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Piotr's neighbor (uncredited)
Mieczysław Czechowicz
Thug on Agnieszka's Street (uncredited)
Kazimierz Dejunowicz
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Wiktor Grotowicz
Man in Zieleniak pub (uncredited)
Helena Gruszecka
Agnieszka's neighbor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksander Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Hłasko, Aleksander Ford
- Original Score
- Kazimierz Serocki
- Original Title
- Ósmy dzień tygodnia
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- CCC Filmkunst, Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksander Ford
Marek Hłasko, Aleksander Ford
Kazimierz Serocki
Jerzy Lipman
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Mann
Production Design
Aleksander Ford
Director
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Jerzy Lipman
Director of Photography
Marek Hłasko
Screenplay
Janina Koźmińska
Costume Design
Jerzy Szeski
Costume Design
Anatol Radzinowicz
Production Design
Lech Zahorski
Production Design
Aleksander Ford
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eighth Day of the Week
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eighth Day of the Week about?
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.
Who directed The Eighth Day of the Week?
The Eighth Day of the Week was directed by Aleksander Ford.
Who stars in The Eighth Day of the Week?
The principal cast of The Eighth Day of the Week includes Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Barbara Połomska, Ilse Steppat, Emil Karewicz.
When was The Eighth Day of the Week released and how long is it?
The Eighth Day of the Week was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eighth Day of the Week?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eighth Day of the Week was composed by Kazimierz Serocki.