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Westfront 1918

1619301h 37mG.W. Pabst
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief entertainment and relief in a village behind the lines, but primarily terror fills their lives as the attacks on and from the French army ebb and flow. One of the men, Karl, goes home on leave only to discover the degradation forced on his family by wartime poverty. He returns to the lines in time to face an enormous attack by French tanks.

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What is Westfront 1918 (1930) about?

A group of German infantrymen of the First World War live out their lives in the trenches of France. They find brief entertainment and relief in a village behind the lines, but primarily terror fills their lives as the attacks on and from the French army ebb and flow. One of the men, Karl, goes home on leave only to discover the degradation forced on his family by wartime poverty. He returns to…

Who stars in Westfront 1918?

Westfront 1918 stars Fritz Kampers (Der Bayer), Gustav Diessl (Karl), Hans-Joachim Moebis (Der Student), Claus Clausen (Der Leutnant), Gustav Püttjer (Der Hamburger). The film was directed by G.W. Pabst.

How long is Westfront 1918?

Westfront 1918 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1930. It is rated 16.

Is Westfront 1918 worth watching?

Westfront 1918 holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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