The 5th Day of Peace
Based on a true story. Near the end of World War II, two German deserters are put in an Allied POW camp. When a rigid and militaristic German colonel learns about their desertion, he wants them court-martialed, even if the war is over. The uninterested Allied officers oblige him, and the two men face the firing squad on "the fifth day of peace".
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The 5th Day of Peace
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 17, 1970
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Drama, War
User Score
53%
Original Title
Dio è con noi
Production Companies
Jadran Film, Clesi Cinematografica
Director
Giuliano Montaldo
Description
Based on a true story. Near the end of World War II, two German deserters are put in an Allied POW camp. When a rigid and militaristic German colonel learns about their desertion, he wants them court-martialed, even if the war is over. The uninterested Allied officers oblige him, and the two men face the firing squad on "the fifth day of peace".