Penal Unit
Originally released in 1989. Penal Unit is a documentary film. directed by Lev Danilov.
Synopsis
On 28 July 1942 Stalin issued order No. 227 which among other things established the creation of penal battalions. Those units were sent to the most dangerous sections of the front lines. It's a story of those who fought in penal battalions during WWII.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Central Studio of Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penal Unit about?
On 28 July 1942 Stalin issued order No. 227 which among other things established the creation of penal battalions. Those units were sent to the most dangerous sections of the front lines. It's a st...
Who directed Penal Unit?
Penal Unit was directed by Lev Danilov.
How long is Penal Unit?
Penal Unit has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Penal Unit released?
Penal Unit was released on July 28, 1989 in theaters.