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Shock Troop (1934): Cast

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Shock Troop is a 1934 war drama directed by Hans Zöberlein, starring Beppo Brem as Girgl, Hans Pössenbacher and Ludwig Schmid-Wildy. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Shock Troop (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Hans Zöberlein
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shock Troop About?

The premise of Shock Troop without spoilers.

This powerful anti-war film statement focuses on the plight of a German unit in World War I that finds itself surrounded by British and French forces.

Shock Troop Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • propaganda film
  • year 1917
  • nazi propaganda
  • banned film
  • trench warfare
  • comrade
  • hand grenade
  • steel helmet
  • german army
  • army uniform
  • squad
  • runner
+6 more
  • nco
  • 1910s
  • german soldier
  • trench
  • world war one
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Shock Troop Cast & Characters

Beppo Brem leads the cast as Girgl, with Hans Pössenbacher as Anderl and Ludwig Schmid-Wildy as Hans Steinbauer. Directed by Hans Zöberlein; 27 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Shock Troop Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Stosstrupp 1917” and “Krigens Ansigt”.

Also known as
  • Stosstrupp 1917
  • Krigens Ansigt
  • Nyhta efodou 1917
  • Rohamcsapat előre
  • Tropas de asalto 1917
  • Штурмовой батальон 1917

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FAQ

Shock Troop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shock Troop, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shock Troop?

Shock Troop runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Shock Troop released?

Shock Troop was released on February 20, 1934.

Who directed Shock Troop?

Shock Troop was directed by Hans Zöberlein.

Who is in the cast of Shock Troop?

Shock Troop stars Beppo Brem as Girgl, Hans Pössenbacher as Anderl and Ludwig Schmid-Wildy as Hans Steinbauer, among 27 credited actors.

Does Shock Troop have a post-credit scene?

No. Shock Troop has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Shock Troop in?

The original language of Shock Troop is German.

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