The Siding (1968)
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.
Cast
- Jacek Woszczerowicz - Wawrzyniec Wiór
- Jan Koecher - Professor Edward Ryszpans
- Kazimierz Rudzki - Author
- Ryszard Pietruski - Engineer Zniesławski
- Zofia Jamry - Blonde Passenger
- Lech Ordon - Laughing Passenger
- Wojciech Zagórski - Passenger
- Jadwiga Wejcman - Passenger with a Doll
- Krzysztof Litwin - Passenger with a Boquet
- Witold Dederko - Musician Passenger
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz (Screenplay)
- Stefan Grabiński (Short Story)
Keywords
train
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 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.
- Who directed The Siding?
- The Siding was directed by Ryszard Ber.
- Who stars in The Siding?
- The Siding stars Jacek Woszczerowicz, Jan Koecher, Kazimierz Rudzki, Ryszard Pietruski, Zofia Jamry, Lech Ordon.
- How long is The Siding?
- The Siding has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Siding?
- The Siding is a Mystery, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Siding produced?
- The Siding was produced in Poland.