Knife In The Water

456. KNIFE IN THE WATER (1962-Poland). Directed by ROMAN PQLANSKI (his first film). A mismatched couple on their way to spend a weekend on their yacht pick up a hitch-hiker. Soon a cause of friction between the couple, the younger man proves a rival and tensions increase. The competition intensifies but the winner and his prize are somewhat uncertain. The level of direction Polanski demonÂstrated in his first effort led him to fame as a major Hollywood director. In Polish with English subtitles. 95 minutes. Drama