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The Medal

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The trenches of World War I provide for a captivating backdrop to the drama of Corporal Hoferik. In his devotion to the Habsburg Monarchy, he fanatically carries out his military orders, but he ultimately suffers the Empire's disfavor.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1980-10-31

Runtime: 84 mins

Director: Martin Hollý

Spoken language: Deutsch, Český

Genres: Drama, War

Original title: The Medal

Production Companies: Filmové studio Barrandov, Slovenská filmová tvorba

Production Countries: Czechoslovakia

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