The Battle of Neretva

The Battle of Neretva

1969 · 175 min · SH · 6.8 (38 votes)
Dir. Veljko Bulajić · Starring Yul Brynner, Franco Nero, Curd Jürgens, Hardy Krüger, Sylva Koscina, Orson Welles · Music Bernard Herrmann
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In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.

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A sweeping, brutal depiction of wartime sacrifice and resilience. This epic war film captures the grim realities of conflict and the desperate struggle for survival against overwhelming odds, showcasing immense bravery amidst devastating loss.

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