Men of the Blue Cross (1955): Cast & Plot
Men of the Blue Cross is a 1955 war drama directed by Andrzej Munk, starring Wojciech Siemion as Soviet Major, Stanisław Gąsienica and Stanisław Marusarz. It runs 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Director
- Andrzej Munk
- Original language
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Polish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Men of the Blue Cross About?
The premise of Men of the Blue Cross without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The last film from Warsaw’s Documentary Film Studio dramatizes the Voluntary Tatra Mountain Rescue Service mission to retrieve comrades stranded behind enemy lines at the end of World II, featuring several participants. Adapted from Adam Liberak’s short story, Munk’s final “documentary” also marks his first major foray into narrative film.
Men of the Blue Cross Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- 1940s
- world war two
- soviet
- slovak
- partisan
- highlander
- zakopane poland
- tatra mountains
- operation
- amputation
- snow
- christmas
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- christmas eve
- christmas tree
- shaving
- doctor
- fire
- christmas carol
- nurse
- dog
- skiing
- cigarette smoking
- sleigh
- forest
- rescue mission
- fog
- frontline
- cabin
- avalanche
- year 1945
- mountain
Men of the Blue Cross Cast & Characters
Wojciech Siemion leads the cast as Soviet Major, with Stanisław Gąsienica as Lasa and Stanisław Marusarz. Directed by Andrzej Munk; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrzej Munk
- Wojciech Siemion as Soviet Major
- Stanisław Gąsienica as Lasa
- Stanisław Marusarz
- Gustaw Holoubek as Narrator (voice)
Also Starring in Men of the Blue Cross
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More films directed by Andrzej Munk: Passenger, Bad Luck, Eroica and The Stars Must Burn.
Men of the Blue Cross Plot Summary
What happens in Men of the Blue Cross from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During February 1945 in the midst of World War II, the film unfolds against the backdrop of occupying German garrisons in Slovakia. The story begins with a Slovak doctor, Dr. Juraj, wandering through the treacherous, snow-covered Tatra passes. His journey is driven by a desperate need to reach Zakopane, where he contacts the Soviet command, seeking assistance for his Slovak and Soviet patients who are being cared for at a partisan mountain hospital nestled in a remote mountain hut on the German-occupied side of the Tatras.
Full summary
The whole story of Men of the Blue Cross, scene by scene
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Men of the Blue Cross Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Men of the Blue Cross” and “Голубой крест”.
- Also known as
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- The Men of the Blue Cross
- Голубой крест
- Modrý kříž
- 파란 십자가
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Men of the Blue Cross FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Men of the Blue Cross, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Men of the Blue Cross?
Men of the Blue Cross runs 55 minutes.
When was Men of the Blue Cross released?
Men of the Blue Cross was released on October 12, 1955.
Who directed Men of the Blue Cross?
Men of the Blue Cross was directed by Andrzej Munk.
More films by Andrzej Munk Who is in the cast of Men of the Blue Cross?
Men of the Blue Cross stars Wojciech Siemion as Soviet Major, Stanisław Gąsienica as Lasa and Stanisław Marusarz, among 17 credited actors.
Does Men of the Blue Cross have a post-credit scene?
No. Men of the Blue Cross has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Men of the Blue Cross in?
The original language of Men of the Blue Cross is Polish.
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