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Three Reservists

Three Reservists

Original Title: Тримата от запаса

19711h 37m
WarComedy

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 37m

Storyline

In 1945, on the battlefields in Hungary, three Bulgarian soldiers from the reserve have to fight for the liberation of the country. They are totally unprepared for the war and have no desire to take part in the battles. The three reservists are the sad sight and initially their commander wants to send them back to Bulgaria. But their attitude is changed after the witnessed tragedies. Without knowing it, they all turn into heroes.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Sep 2, 1971
Languages
Bulgarian
Director
Zako Heskiya
Zako Heskiya
Production
Studiya za igralni filmi ''Boyana''
Studiya za igralni filmi ''Boyana''
Production Countries
Bulgaria

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