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Cast
Marian Kociniak
as Franciszek Dolas
Krystyna Borowicz
as Brothel Madame
Anna Gębicka
as Dancer
Piotr Fronczewski
as Italian Sodier
Wacław Kowalski
as Kiedros
Kazimierz Rudzki
as Captain Ralf Peacoock
Jan Świderski
as Letoux
Leonard Andrzejewski
as Foreign Legion Soldier
Richard Berthon
as British Corporal
Witold Kałuski
as Italian Captain
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Adventure, War
Votes76
DirectorTadeusz Chmielewski
WritersTadeusz Chmielewski
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHow I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms
About How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms
After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp, Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship, they find themselves conscripted into the French Foreign Legion in Beirut, Dolas becoming a cook.
Directed by Tadeusz Chmielewski, How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms leans on a strong ensemble — Marian Kociniak, Krystyna Borowicz, Anna Gębicka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1970.
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