Kolberg

Kolberg

1945 · 110 min · ★ 6.1 · War, History, Drama

During Napoleon's victorious campaign in Germany, the city of Kolberg gets isolated from the retreating Prussian forces. The population of Kolberg refuses to capitulate and organizes the resistance against the French army, which immediately submits the city to massive bombardments.

Directed by Veit Harlan · Written by Veit Harlan

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