The Siding
Originally released in 1968. The Siding is a mystery/tv movie film. directed by Ryszard Ber. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacek Woszczerowicz, Jan Koecher, and Kazimierz Rudzki
Synopsis
A journalist is preparing to take a train trip, when he is confronted by the spirit of professor Ryszpans who tells what happened to him. When he boarded a train standing on a siding, he encountered trackman Wiór with a newspaper informing about the crash of the train and the death of several passengers, including professor Ryszpans. The professor is joined by engineer Zniesławski, who has also heard of the impending disaster and is interested in it from the technical side. On hearing the news of an approaching catastrophe, other passengers leave the train in panic at the next station. However, trackman Wiór manages to hypnotize several travelers who continue with the journey. Ryszpans hears a roar and sees objects crumbling around him, and then turns into a shadow. After hearing the story, the journalist resigns from his train trip.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jacek Woszczerowicz
as Wawrzyniec Wiór
Jan Koecher
as Professor Edward Ryszpans
Kazimierz Rudzki
as Author
Ryszard Pietruski
as Engineer Zniesławski
Zofia Jamry
as Blonde Passenger
Lech Ordon
as Laughing Passenger
Wojciech Zagórski
as Passenger
Jadwiga Wejcman
as Passenger with a Doll
Krzysztof Litwin
as Passenger with a Boquet
Witold Dederko
as Musician Passenger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Siding about?
A journalist is preparing to take a train trip, when he is confronted by the spirit of professor Ryszpans who tells what happened to him. When he boarded a train standing on a siding, he encountere...
Who directed The Siding?
The Siding was directed by Ryszard Ber.
How long is The Siding?
The Siding has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was The Siding released?
The Siding was released on February 4, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Siding?
The main cast of The Siding includes Jacek Woszczerowicz, Jan Koecher, Kazimierz Rudzki, Ryszard Pietruski, Zofia Jamry.