H.M. Deserters
C.K. Dezerterzy
1986, Film, 155 min, Adventure, Comedy, War, Polish, Poland, MoviePedia score 67
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.
Directed by Janusz Majewski
Cast
- Marek Kondrat as Jan Kania
- Zoltán Bezerédi as Benedek
- Wiktor Zborowski as Moryc Haber
- Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski as Baldini
- Róbert Koltai as Chudej
- Anna Gornostaj as Mitzi
- Kalina Jędrusik as Madame Elli
- Krzysztof Kowalewski as Company Leader
- Wojciech Pokora as Von Nogay
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Captain Wagner
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