H.M. Deserters
C.K. Dezerterzy
Synopsis
Set in 1918, this World War I drama follows a group of Austro-Hungarian soldiers—Czechs, Jews, Italians, and others—confined in a provincial barracks under German officers. Subjected to the cruelty of a sadistic lieutenant, they rebel, humiliate him, and later attempt escape. Disguised as guards for veterinary surgeons in Budapest, the deserters are eventually recaptured and returned for court-martial, forced once more to face their tormentor.
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Marek Kondrat
Jan Kania
Wiktor Zborowski
Moryc Haber
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Szef kompanii
Wojciech Pokora
von Nogay
Zoltán Bezerédy
Benedek
Anna Gornostaj
Mitzi
Kalina Jędrusik
Madame Elli, kierowniczka domu publicznego
Jerzy Michotek
kucharz Koperka
Jacek Sas-Uhrynowski
Giuseppe Baldini, włoski jeniec wojenny (ordynans von Nogaya)
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
kapitan Wagner
Janusz Bukowski
kapral Ulmbach
Marek Frąckowiak
kapral Bernstein
Stefan Friedmann
fotograf Kurz
Edward Dziewoński
lekarz
Leon Niemczyk
wachmistrz żandarmerii
Róbert Koltai
Chudej, czeski drukarz z Pragi
Marzena Trybała
kochanka von Nogaya
Mariusz Dmochowski
generał
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kino Na Hranici
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janusz Majewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Janusz Majewski, Pavel Hajný
- Original Score
- György Selmeczi
- Original Title
- C.K. Dezerterzy
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- German, Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmowe Zodiak, Hunnia Filmstúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janusz Majewski
Janusz Majewski, Pavel Hajný, Kazimierz Sejda
György Selmeczi
Witold Adamek
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Department Leadership Roster
Janusz Majewski
Director
Witold Adamek
Director of Photography
György Selmeczi
Original Music Composer
Andrzej Haliński
Production Design
Gabor Dora
Production Design
Renata Wlasow
Costume Design
Małgorzata Brus
Costume Design
Zsuzsa Pártényi
Costume Design
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Editor
Janusz Majewski
Screenplay
Pavel Hajný
Screenplay
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War: World War I
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About H.M. Deserters
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What is H.M. Deserters about?
Set in 1918, this World War I drama follows a group of Austro-Hungarian soldiers—Czechs, Jews, Italians, and others—confined in a provincial barracks under German officers. Subjected to the cruelty of a sadistic lieutenant, they rebel, humiliate him, and later attempt escape. Disguised as guards for veterinary surgeons in Budapest, the deserters are eventually recaptured and returned for court-martial, forced once more to face their tormentor.
Who directed H.M. Deserters?
H.M. Deserters was directed by Janusz Majewski.
Who stars in H.M. Deserters?
The principal cast of H.M. Deserters includes Marek Kondrat, Wiktor Zborowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Wojciech Pokora, Zoltán Bezerédy.
When was H.M. Deserters released and how long is it?
H.M. Deserters was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for H.M. Deserters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for H.M. Deserters was composed by György Selmeczi.
Is H.M. Deserters based on a book or true story?
H.M. Deserters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kazimierz Sejda".