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How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape

★ 7.6(66)19701h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Tadeusz Chmielewski
Release date: 1970-04-02
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Status: Released
Country: Poland
Studio: PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Part of: How I Unleashed World War II

About How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape is a 1970 movie in the Comedy, War and Adventure genres, directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski, starring Marian Kociniak, Janina Borońska and Adam Cyprian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the night of August 31, 1939, Dolas, from a platoon reinforcing a train station on the German border, falls asleep in a train car and unknowingly crosses into Germany. The moment he shoots a German, who he thinks is a saboteur, the German invasion of Poland begins, and Dolas is convinced it was his fault. He is taken to Stalag POW camp, the first destination in his odyssey around Europe.

Cast

Marian Kociniak

Franciszek Dolas

Janina Borońska

Elżbieta

Adam Cyprian

Gulke's Brother

Wirgiliusz Gryń

Józek Kryska

Zdzisław Kuźniar

Dimo Stojadinovic

Józef Łodyński

Stoker

Jarosław Skulski

Colonel

Tomasz Zaliwski

Yugoslavian Officer

Elżbieta Starostecka

Singer

Emil Karewicz

Gestapo Officer in Austria

Henryk Łapiński

Wladysław Wachocki

Stanisław Milski

German General

Themes & keywords

world war iimistaken identity

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape in United Arab Emirates?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape on Netflix?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape stars Marian Kociniak, Janina Borońska, Adam Cyprian, Wirgiliusz Gryń and Zdzisław Kuźniar.

When did How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape come out?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape is a 1970 movie directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski.

What genre is How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape is Comedy, War and Adventure film.

Who directed How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape?+

How I Unleashed World War II, Part I: The Escape was directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski.