The Hourglass Sanatorium(1973)
Sanatorium pod Klepsydrą
The Hourglass Sanatorium Synopsis
Jozef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father. Jozef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.
The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) is a drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Wojciech Has, released on December 11, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Irena Orska and Filip Zylber. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- Director:
- Wojciech Has
- Writers:
- Roman Pytel, Anatol Stern, Wojciech Has
- Cinematographer:
- Witold Sobociński
- Composer:
- Jerzy Maksymiuk
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "Silesia"
- Status:
- Released
The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) Trailer
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The Hourglass Sanatorium Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Nowicki
as Józef
Tadeusz Kondrat
as Jakub
Irena Orska
as Józef's Mother
Filip Zylber
as Rudolf
Halina Kowalska
as Adela
Gustaw Holoubek
as Dr. Gotard
Mieczysław Voit
as Blind Conductor
Bożena Adamek
as Bianka
Ludwik Benoit
as Szloma
Henryk Boukołowski
as Fireman
Seweryn Dalecki
as Teodor
Julian Jabczyński
as Dignitary
Key crew
Directed by Wojciech Has, written by Roman Pytel, Anatol Stern and Wojciech Has.
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The Hourglass Sanatorium Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 143 ratings.
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The Hourglass Sanatorium – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hourglass Sanatorium online?
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The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) is available to stream on Eternal Family and Klassiki. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hourglass Sanatorium?
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The main cast of The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) includes Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Kondrat, Irena Orska, Filip Zylber and Halina Kowalska. The film was directed by Wojciech Has. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hourglass Sanatorium released?
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The Hourglass Sanatorium was released on December 11, 1973 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Hourglass Sanatorium worth watching?
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The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hourglass Sanatorium?
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