The Biggest Battle(1978)
The most awesome battle ever seen!
A story of how World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
Movie: The Biggest Battle
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lt. Kurt Zimmer
Annelise Ackermann
Capitano Martin Scott
Sean O'Hara
Maggiore Mannfred Roland
Lt. John Foster
Lt. William McShane
Michael
Sybill Scott
Narratore
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A story of how World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
Release Date
1978-02-07
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4.4
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The most awesome battle ever seen!
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