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Movie poster: Men of the Blue Cross (1955)
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Men of the Blue Cross

1955 · 55 min War Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

The final film produced by Warsaw’s Documentary Film Studio is an epic re-enactment of a treacherous mission by the Voluntary Tatra Mountain Rescue Service to aid colleagues stranded behind enemy lines at the close of World War II (several real participants feature in the film). Based on a short story about the rescue by Adam Liberak, Munk’s final “documentary” is also arguably his first major exercise in the craft of narrative filmmaking.

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Original Title Błękitny krzyż
Year 1955
Country Poland
Genre War, Drama
Director Andrzej Munk
Runtime 55 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (9 votes)

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Men of the Blue Cross has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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