Movie Description
Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley
(1961)Overview
During the Allied retreat on Dunkirk in May 1940, 99 captured English soldiers and officers were shot by an SS unit in a French village. The only survivor of the massacre Albert Pooley stakes health and life to find the murderer of his comrades. The television film shows the international solidarity of ordinary people, who are brought together by the memory of a terrible war crime and make this crime atone for. Based on a factual report by Cyril Jolly.
Featured Crew
- Director : Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Writer : Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Cast : Garfield Morgan,John Rees,Andrew Ray,Lawrence Davidson,Ferdy Mayne
Cast
Albert Pooley
Bill Carter
Nobby
English lieutenant
Intelligence Officer
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Facts
Original TitleDer Schwur des Soldaten Pooley
Status Released
Release Information
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1961-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 14m
Genres
- War
- TV Movie
