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Knife in the Water (1962): movie guide
Knife in the Water (1962) is a Drama, Thriller running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 493 votes. Notable cast includes Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1962-03-09
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1962-03-09

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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.
Cast highlights
Knife in the Water features Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski, Anna Ciepielewska. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1962-03-09. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (493 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: pl. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Knife in the Water?
- Knife in the Water is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Knife in the Water?
- Knife in the Water runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in Knife in the Water?
- Cast highlights include Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malanowicz, Roman Polanski, Anna Ciepielewska.
- Does Cinema Box stream Knife in the Water?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Knife in the Water?
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