Eagles Fly Early

Eagles Fly Early

1966 · 91 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, War

A group of kids from the Bosnian village often run away from school from the terror of Pepper, a teacher who got his nickname because of his red nose. Soon they formed a brigand division, but have been discovered and caught. The sudden arrival of year 1941 turns their game into reality.

Directed by Soja Jovanović

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