The Adventures of Werner Holt (film)

The Adventures of Werner Holt German Die Abenteuer des Werner Holt is a 1965 East German drama film directed by Joachim Kunert.

As the Soviets attack, Wolzow orders his illequipped soldiers to hold to the last man. Holt flees, only to hear that his friend was himself accused of treason by an SS blocking detachment. He arrives in time to see Wolzow hanged. Enraged, Holt grabs a machinegun and mows down the executioners. He then deserts.The script was based on Dieter Nolls bestselling novel, The Adventures of Werner Holt, for which he received East Germanys National Prize at 1963. ........

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