The Barefoot Battalion
Το Ξυπόλητο Τάγμα
Synopsis
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
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregg Tallas
- Original Title
- Το Ξυπόλητο Τάγμα
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Peter Boudoures Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregg Tallas
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Gregg Tallas
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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 principal cast of The Barefoot Battalion includes Maria Costi, Nikos Fermas, Vasilios Frangedakis, Antonios Voulgaris, Stavros Krozos.
When was The Barefoot Battalion released and how long is it?
The Barefoot Battalion was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.