H.M. Deserters (1986)

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.

Released

1986-09-22

Genres

Comedy, War

Runtime

155 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Janusz Majewski, Janusz Majewski, Pavel Hajný

TMDB rating

7.0/10 from 37 votes