H.M. Deserters
1986, Polish. Directed by Janusz Majewski.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
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Dezerterzy - Kolekcja
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Cast & crew
- Janusz MajewskiDirector
- Marek KondratJan Kania
- Wiktor ZborowskiMoryc Haber
- Krzysztof KowalewskiSzef kompanii
- Wojciech Pokoravon Nogay
- Zoltán BezerédyBenedek
- Anna GornostajMitzi
- Kalina JędrusikMadame Elli, kierowniczka domu publicznego
- Jerzy Michotekkucharz Koperka
- Jacek Sas-UhrynowskiGiuseppe Baldini, włoski jeniec wojenny (ordynans von Nogaya)
- Zbigniew Zapasiewiczkapitan Wagner
- Janusz Bukowskikapral Ulmbach
- Marek Frąckowiakkapral Bernstein
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1986
- Original title
- C.K. Dezerterzy
- Country
- Poland, Hungary
- Written by
- Janusz Majewski, Pavel Hajný
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H.M. Deserters: quick answers
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Next in the series: Deserter's Gold (1998).
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H.M. Deserters runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
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H.M. Deserters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 September 1986. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed H.M. Deserters?
H.M. Deserters (1986) was directed by Janusz Majewski and stars Marek Kondrat, Wiktor Zborowski, Krzysztof Kowalewski.