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This harrowing war film is an epic dramatization of the first battle of World War II. The Battle of Westerplatte that began on 1 September 1939 will forever be remembered as the one that announced the beginning of the Second World War in Europe. Over one week, fewer than 200 Polish soldiers fought against heavy German bombardment and in the process came to symbolize the power of resistance. As the violence rages, a complex battle of a more personal nature plays out between two Polish commanders over how to best lead their men. Amid the bloodshed, they must ask themselves – should they fight until the last man standing or surrender in the face of overwhelming odds? What unfolds is a stirring exploration of the fight against the forces of tyranny.
Movie rating: 5.0 / 10 (985)
Directed by: Pawel Chochlew
Writer credits: Pawel Chochlew - Pawel Chochlew
Cast: Michal Zebrowski - Robert Zoledziewski - Jan Englert - Piotr Adamczyk - Borys Szyc
AKA: Tajemnica Westerplatte, The Secret of Westerplatte