The Barefoot Battalion
Originally released in 1953. The Barefoot Battalion is a drama/war film. directed by Gregg Tallas.
Starring Maria Costi, Nikos Fermas, and Vasilios Frangedakis
Synopsis
The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he has become a petty thief. He comes across a group of boys, the "Barefoot Batallion", who steal food from the Germans and distribute it to the needy and destitute of the city. The boys take pity on the brother and sister and let the two join them. In addition to their work of stealing food and provisions, they also hide and eventually smuggle an American aviator out of the country
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- Peter Boudoures Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Barefoot Battalion about?
The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he...
Who directed The Barefoot Battalion?
The Barefoot Battalion was directed by Gregg Tallas.
How long is The Barefoot Battalion?
The Barefoot Battalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Barefoot Battalion released?
The Barefoot Battalion was released on April 21, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Barefoot Battalion?
The main cast of The Barefoot Battalion includes Maria Costi, Nikos Fermas, Vasilios Frangedakis, Antonios Voulgaris, Stavros Krozos.