
Germany in 1943. The Berlin worker Klaus Hartung is deployed as a soldier to the Eastern front during World War II. During a tour, he is captured by a Russian patrol. While in captivity, Hartung comes to the conclusion that he has to come through and actively take part in the effort to end the war. He consents to abduct a German officer together with two Russian soldiers. During their adventurous mission, the men who at first had been enemies, become sincere friends.
Director
Joachim Hasler
Writers
Jurek Becker, Joachim Hasler
Release Date
April 28, 1970
Runtime
1h 32m
Status
Released
Original Language
de
Vote Count
5
