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.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: Comedy, History, War, Adventure
Runtime: 155 min
Release Date: September 22, 1986
Cast
- Marek Kondrat - Jan Kania
- Wiktor Zborowski - Moryc Haber
- Krzysztof Kowalewski - Szef kompanii
- Wojciech Pokora - von Nogay
- Zoltán Bezerédy - Benedek
- Anna Gornostaj - Mitzi
- Kalina Jędrusik - Madame Elli, kierowniczka domu publicznego
- Jerzy Michotek - kucharz Koperka
- Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski - Giuseppe Baldini, włoski jeniec wojenny (ordynans von Nogaya)
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz - kapitan Wagner
Screenplay
- Kazimierz Sejda (Novel)
- Janusz Majewski (Dialogue)
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
- Pavel Hajný (Screenplay)
Music: György Selmeczi
Cinematography: Witold Adamek
Editing: Elżbieta Kurkowska
Production: Studio Filmowe Zodiak, Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is H.M. Deserters about?
- 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.
- Who directed H.M. Deserters?
- H.M. Deserters was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in H.M. Deserters?
- H.M. Deserters stars Marek Kondrat, Wiktor Zborowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Wojciech Pokora, Zoltán Bezerédy, Anna Gornostaj.
- How long is H.M. Deserters?
- H.M. Deserters has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- What genre is H.M. Deserters?
- H.M. Deserters is a Comedy, History, War, Adventure film.
- Where was H.M. Deserters produced?
- H.M. Deserters was produced in Poland.