Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1961, Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley is a krieg and fernsehfilm film directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. During the Allied retreat on Dunkirk in May 1940, 99 captured English soldiers and officers were shot by an SS unit in a French village. The only survivor of the massacre Albert Pooley stakes health and life to find the murderer of his comrades. The television film shows the international solidarity of ordinary people, who are brought together by the memory of a terrible war crime and make this crime atone for. Based on a factual report by Cyril Jolly.

Who’s in it. Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley stars Garfield Morgan as Albert Pooley, John Rees as Bill Carter, Andrew Ray as Nobby and Lawrence Davidson as English lieutenant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Schwur des Soldaten Pooley tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Die letzten Glühwürmchen, Der Pianist and Apocalypse Now.