Movie·1986·2h 35m

H.M. Deserters

Name: H.M. Deserters
Genre: Comedy, History, War, Adventure
Released: 1986-09-22
Rating: 6.972
Cast: Marek Kondrat, Wiktor Zborowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Wojciech Pokora, Zoltán Bezerédy

★ 7.0ComedyHistoryWarAdventure

Synopsis

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.