Summaries

The Ardennes Forest, December 1944. A squad of six US infantrymen is sent to occupy a house to use as an observation post as the German Army is expected to advance through that area. However, the Germans seem oddly friendly.

Set in 1944 France in the Ardennes forest, an American Intelligence squad locates a German platoon wishing to surrender rather than risk their lives in Germany's final war offensive. The two groups of men, temporarily isolated from the war, set aside their differences and share a Christmas celebration. The plan includes a mock battle that turns deadly because one of the soldiers is unaware of the surrender plan.—Anthony Hughes / edited by Hans Delbruck

In the Ardennes Forest of December 1944, a squad of six US infantrymen is sent to occupy a house to use as an observation post as the German Army is expected to advance through the area. However, when they encounter the Germans, the enemy soldiers seem oddly friendly.—grantss / edited by Hans Delbruck

Details

Keywords
  • 1940s
  • europe
  • year 1944
  • rifle
  • man blown up
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Apr 23, 1992
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English German
Filming locations Utah, USA
Production companies A&M Films Beacon Pictures Beacon Communications

Box office

Budget $5000000
Gross US & Canada $1526697
Opening weekend US & Canada $46938
Gross worldwide $1526697

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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