Punishment Battalion
Originally released in 1960. Punishment Battalion is a history/war film. directed by Harald Philipp.
Starring Sonja Ziemann, Georg Thomas, and Werner Peters
Synopsis
The film focuses on life in a World War II German penal battalion camp somewhere in Russia. The convicts include a heroic doctor unjustly convicted of avoiding military service, an officer who retreated against orders, and common criminals. It shows their life in the camp, clearing mines, living in trenches on the front line.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sonja Ziemann
as Julia Deutschmann
Georg Thomas
as Ernst Deutschmann
Werner Peters
as Hauptfeldwebel Krüll
Ernst Schröder
as Dr. Kukill
Heinz Weiss
as Oberleutnant Barth
Kurd Pieritz
as Hauptmann Barth
Georg Lehn
as Wiedeck
Gerd Frickhöffer
as Kronberg
Klaus Kindler
as Oberleutnant Bevern
Judith Dornys
as Tanja
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Zeyn-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Punishment Battalion about?
The film focuses on life in a World War II German penal battalion camp somewhere in Russia. The convicts include a heroic doctor unjustly convicted of avoiding military service, an officer who retr...
Who directed Punishment Battalion?
Punishment Battalion was directed by Harald Philipp.
How long is Punishment Battalion?
Punishment Battalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Punishment Battalion released?
Punishment Battalion was released on February 11, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Punishment Battalion?
The main cast of Punishment Battalion includes Sonja Ziemann, Georg Thomas, Werner Peters, Ernst Schröder, Heinz Weiss.