Shock Troop (1934)

This powerful anti-war film statement focuses on the plight of a German unit in World War I that finds itself surrounded by British and French forces.

Directors:

Ludwig Schmid-Wildy, Hans Zöberlein

Writers:

Hans Zöberlein (novel), Hans Zöberlein (manuscript and screenplay)

Stars:

Ludwig Schmid-Wildy, Beppo Brem, Max Zankl

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ludwig Schmid-Wildy	...	Hans Steinbauer
Beppo Brem	...	Girgl
Max Zankl	...	Heiner
Hans Pössenbacher	...	Anderl
Karl Hanft	...	Martl
Heinz Evelt	...	Max (as Hein Evelt)
Hans Erich Pfleger	...	Karl + Capitaine
Georg Emmerling	...	Gustl
Toni Eggert	...	Toni
Albert Penzkofer	...	Der Unteroffizier
Ludwig Ten Cloot	...	Der Kompanieführer (as Ludwig ten Kloot)
Hans Schaudinn	...	Der Feldwebel
Hans Franz Pokorny	...	Der Major
Harry Hertzsch	...	Der Leutnant
Matthias Olschinsky	...	Der General

Storyline

This powerful anti-war film statement focuses on the plight of a German unit in World War I that finds itself surrounded by British and French forces.

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Plot Keywords:

propaganda | german soldier | uniform | trench | trench warfare | 

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

3 February 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shock Troop

Filming Locations:

Bavaria-Ateliers, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arya Film GmbH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Tobis-Klangfilm)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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