Punishment Battalion
Strafbataillon 999
Synopsis
The film focuses on life in a World War II German penal battalion camp somewhere in Russia. The convicts include a heroic doctor unjustly convicted of avoiding military service, an officer who retreated against orders, and common criminals. It shows their life in the camp, clearing mines, living in trenches on the front line.
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Strafbataillon 999 (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-10
Top Cast
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Sonja Ziemann
Julia Deutschmann
Georg Thomas
Ernst Deutschmann
Werner Peters
Hauptfeldwebel Krüll
Ernst Schröder
Dr. Kukill
Heinz Weiss
Oberleutnant Barth
Kurd Pieritz
Hauptmann Barth
Georg Lehn
Wiedeck
Gerd Frickhöffer
Kronberg
Klaus Kindler
Oberleutnant Bevern
Judith Dornys
Tanja
Hanns Ernst Jäger
Karl Schwannecke
Werner Hessenland
Gottfried von Bartlitz
Alfred Balthoff
Stabsarzt Dr. Bergen
Peter Schiff
Assistenzarzt Martienzen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Philipp
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz G. Konsalik, Wolfgang Menge, Harald Philipp
- Original Score
- Willy Mattes
- Original Title
- Strafbataillon 999
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Zeyn-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Philipp
Heinz G. Konsalik, Wolfgang Menge, Harald Philipp
Willy Mattes
Heinz Hölscher
Elisabeth Kleinert-Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Philipp
Director
Wolfgang Menge
Writer
Harald Philipp
Writer
Hans Jürgen Kiebach
Production Design
Otto Erdmann
Production Design
Willy Mattes
Original Music Composer
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Elisabeth Kleinert-Neumann
Editor
Ilse Dubois
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Punishment Battalion
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What is Punishment Battalion about?
The film focuses on life in a World War II German penal battalion camp somewhere in Russia. The convicts include a heroic doctor unjustly convicted of avoiding military service, an officer who retreated against orders, and common criminals. It shows their life in the camp, clearing mines, living in trenches on the front line.
Who directed Punishment Battalion?
Punishment Battalion was directed by Harald Philipp.
Who stars in Punishment Battalion?
The principal cast of Punishment Battalion includes Sonja Ziemann, Georg Thomas, Werner Peters, Ernst Schröder, Heinz Weiss.
When was Punishment Battalion released and how long is it?
Punishment Battalion was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Punishment Battalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Punishment Battalion was composed by Willy Mattes.
Is Punishment Battalion based on a book or true story?
Punishment Battalion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinz G. Konsalik".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Punishment Battalion?
Punishment Battalion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).