Cross of Valor (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, Cross of Valor is a drama and war film directed by Kazimierz Kutz, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Three episodes showing the repercussions of war. A soldier is awarded with the Cross of Valor and vacation to home. But instead of his village, he finds only the charred ruins. A stray dog turns out to be the former guard at Auschwitz. A young widow is hailed as the wife of the hero but dreams of something else.
Who’s in it. Cross of Valor stars Jerzy Turek as Socha, Aleksander Fogiel as Busko, Bogdan Baer as Barber and Bronisław Pawlik as Soldier Florczak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cross of Valor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cross of Valor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cross of Valor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cross of Valor (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cross of Valor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cross of Valor worth watching?
- Cross of Valor holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cross of Valor?
- Cross of Valor stars Jerzy Turek, Aleksander Fogiel, Bogdan Baer, Bronisław Pawlik and Andrzej May.
- When was Cross of Valor released?
- Cross of Valor was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.