The Corporal and the Others

The Corporal and the Others

1965 · 111 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

PFC Molnár decides his WWII services are over, and with serious money hidden in his hand grenades, he heads to an abandoned mansion where he encounters not only the sour butler but a bunch of others who also try to wimp out of their duties.

Directed by Márton Keleti · Written by Imre Dobozi

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