08/15 - In der Heimat

Dec 30 1955 N/A 1h 36m
Drama, War

The third part of Paul May's "08/15" trilogy based on the novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst takes place shortly before the end of World War II: In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch who had risen to the rank of lieutenant in the meantime is left to its own devices to a large extent. They hope to be able to wait for the end of the war without having to encounter any combat operations. At the same time, Asch tries to prevent high-level Nazi officers from disappearing unnoticed and from cashing in on the chaotic circumstances.

Plot

In the spring of 1945, the German troops are practically defeated, and the battalion of Kowalski, major general von Plönnies and Asch is left to its own devices to a large extent.

Written by

Hans Hellmut Kirst, Ernst von Salomon

Directed by

Paul May

Cast

O.E. Hasse, Hannes Schiel, Gustav Knuth

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

Divina-Film

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
316
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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