Punishment Battalion

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.

Release Date

February 11, 1960

Status

Released

Original Title

Strafbataillon 999

Runtime

1h 49min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, Russian

Production Companies

Zeyn-Film