H.M. Deserters

Name: H.M. Deserters
Released: 1986-09-22
Rating: 7

1986

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1986-09-22

Status

Released

Original Title

C.K. Dezerterzy

Runtime

2h 35m

Original Language

PL

Production Countries

Poland, Hungary

Production Companies

Studio Filmowe Zodiak, Hunnia Filmstúdió

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.

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