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Status: Ended

Network: ZDF

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.2/10

The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schwejk

TV SERIES 1972 1 SEASON

Overview

Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk is an Austrian television series. Schwejk is a bumbling fool (he claims to have been discharged from the army on the grounds of being a certified idiot) but manages to outwit his superiors and his arch nemesis, the secret policeman "Bretschneider" with hilarious results. Set during the first world war, it follow Schwejks adventures as a recruit in the Austro-Hungarian army.

This production, originally released in 1972, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Comedy and War & Politics.
  • • Produced in Austria, Germany.
  • • Original Language: German.

Directed By

Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Written By

Eckart Hachfeld

Starring Cast

Seasons

The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schwejk - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

13 Episodes • Aired 1972-02-06

No season overview provided for this season.

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