The Fifth Day of Peace (1970)
One of the most bizarre episodes in the annals of "military justice"
1970 · 1h 43m · Drama, War
Genres: Drama, War
Based on a true story. Near the end of World War II, two German deserters are put in an Allied POW camp. When a rigid and militaristic German colonel learns about their desertion, he wants them court-martialed, even if the war is over.
Director: Giuliano Montaldo
Writers: Andrea Barbato, Giuliano Montaldo, Ottavio Jemma
Music by: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Silvano Ippoliti
Editor: Franco Fraticelli
Cast
Franco Nero as Bruno GrauberRichard Johnson as John MillerLarry Aubrey as Reiner SchultzHelmuth Schneider as Von BleicherBud Spencer as JelinekMichael Goodliffe as SnowRelja Bašić as George RomneyEmilio Delle Piane as GleasonEnrico Osterman as TrevorOsvaldo Ruggieri as WarnerRenato Romano as MalleyT. P. McKenna as NickMore like this
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