Westfront 1918 (1930)
Original title: Westfront 1918: Vier von der Infanterie
Westfront 1918 is a 1930 German-language war movie directed by G.W. Pabst, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Fritz Kampers, Gustav Diessl and Hans-Joachim Moebis.
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 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 the lines in time to face an enormous attack by French tanks.
When was Westfront 1918 released?
Westfront 1918 was released on 23 May 1930.
How long is Westfront 1918?
Westfront 1918 runs 1h 37m.
Who made Westfront 1918?
Westfront 1918 was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Where can I watch Westfront 1918?
Westfront 1918 is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
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