The Barefoot Battalion (1953)
The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he has become a petty thief. He comes across a group of boys, the "Barefoot Batallion", who steal food from the Germans and distribute it to the needy and destitute of the city. The boys take pity on the brother and sister and let the two join them. In addition to their work of stealing food and provisions, they also hide and eventually smuggle an American aviator out of the country
Top Cast
Maria Costi
Nikos Fermas
Vasilios Frangedakis
Antonios Voulgaris
Stavros Krozos
Ketty Gyni
Martha
Nicholas Zaharias
Apostolis Bekiaros
FAQ about The Barefoot Battalion
What is The Barefoot Battalion about?
The story of a besieged country in wartime and the effect of such on the children. Told in flashback by a young man after the war, he tells how he and his orphaned sister can barely subsist and he has become a petty thief. He comes across a group of boys, the "Barefoot…
When was The Barefoot Battalion released?
The Barefoot Battalion was released in 1953.
What genres does The Barefoot Battalion belong to?
The Barefoot Battalion is categorised as Drama, War.
Who stars in The Barefoot Battalion?
The cast of The Barefoot Battalion includes Maria Costi, Nikos Fermas, Vasilios Frangedakis, Antonios Voulgaris, Stavros Krozos.