The Barefoot Battalion (1953)
The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he has become a petty thief. He comes across a group of boys, the "Barefoot Batallion", who steal food from the Germans and distribute it to the needy and destitute of the city. The boys take pity on the brother and sister and let the two join them. In addition to their work of stealing food and provisions, they also hide and eventually smuggle an American aviator out of the country
Director: Gregg Tallas
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 21, 1953
Cast
Production: Peter Boudoures Film Company
Country: Greece
Language: English, Deutsch, ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Gregg Tallas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Barefoot Battalion about?
- The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he has become a petty thief. He comes across a group of boys, the "Barefoot Batallion", who steal food from the Germans and distribute it to the needy and destitute of the city. The boys take pity on the brother and sister and let the two join them. In addition to their work of stealing food and provisions, they also hide and eventually smuggle an American aviator out of the country
- Who directed The Barefoot Battalion?
- The Barefoot Battalion was directed by Gregg Tallas.
- Who stars in The Barefoot Battalion?
- The Barefoot Battalion stars Maria Costi, Nikos Fermas, Vasilios Frangedakis, Antonios Voulgaris, Stavros Krozos, Ketty Gyni.
- How long is The Barefoot Battalion?
- The Barefoot Battalion has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Barefoot Battalion?
- The Barefoot Battalion is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Barefoot Battalion produced?
- The Barefoot Battalion was produced in Greece.