Court Martial

Court Martial

Out of the Turmoil of Battle...The Terror of the Court Martial!

1959 · 84 min · ★ 5.6 · War, Drama

In this war drama, three Nazi survivors are rescued after their battleship sank. Initially they are given heroes' accolades for their courage, but then it becomes apparent that these men actually jumped ship three hours before the boat sank. The men are tried and subsequently executed.

Directed by Kurt Meisel · Written by Heinz Oskar Wuttig

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