Punishment Battalion (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Punishment Battalion is a war and history film directed by Harald Philipp, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The film focuses on life in a World War II German penal battalion camp somewhere in Russia. The convicts include a heroic doctor unjustly convicted of avoiding military service, an officer who retreated against orders, and common criminals. It shows their life in the camp, clearing mines, living in trenches on the front line.
Who’s in it. Punishment Battalion stars Sonja Ziemann as Julia Deutschmann, Georg Thomas as Ernst Deutschmann, Werner Peters as Hauptfeldwebel Krüll and Ernst Schröder as Dr. Kukill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Punishment Battalion 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 Punishment Battalion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punishment Battalion tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punishment Battalion (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Punishment Battalion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Punishment Battalion worth watching?
- Punishment Battalion holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punishment Battalion?
- Punishment Battalion stars Sonja Ziemann, Georg Thomas, Werner Peters, Ernst Schröder and Heinz Weiss.
- When was Punishment Battalion released?
- Punishment Battalion was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.