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H.M. Deserters (1986)

H.M. Deserters (1986)

Comedy Adventure History War
Release Date: 1986, September 22
Directors: Janusz Majewski
Countries: Poland
Production: Studio Filmowe Zodiak, Studio Filmowe Zodiak, Hunnia Filmstúdió, Hunnia Filmstúdió
Cast: Jan Jurewicz, Anna Gornostaj, Marek Kondrat, Marek Frąckowiak, Leon Niemczyk, Marzena Trybała, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Róbert Koltai, Kalina Jędrusik, Tadeusz Chudecki, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Wiktor Zborowski

Overview:

Set in 1918, this World War I drama follows a group of Austro-Hungarian soldiers—Czechs, Jews, Italians, and others—confined in a provincial barracks under German officers. Subjected to the cruelty of a sadistic lieutenant, they rebel, humiliate him, and later attempt escape. Disguised as guards for veterinary surgeons in Budapest, the deserters are eventually recaptured and returned for court-martial, forced once more to face their tormentor.