The Battle Of Neretva(1969) 🚀
: Personally approved by President Josip Broz Tito, the film had a staggering budget estimated between $4.5 million and $12 million (equivalent to over $100 million today).
: The English-language version features a score by the legendary Bernard Herrmann , known for his work with Alfred Hitchcock. Historical and Cinematic Significance The Battle of Neretva(1969)
: The production featured global stars such as Yul Brynner , Orson Welles , Franco Nero , Hardy Krüger , and Sergei Bondarchuk . : Personally approved by President Josip Broz Tito,
: The Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) provided 10,000 soldiers as extras. Real Soviet T-34 tanks and Soko 522 planes were used to represent German and Luftwaffe forces. : The Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) provided 10,000
The film depicts (Case White), the Axis attempt to crush the Partisans in Western Bosnia. A central plot point is the tactical demolition and rapid reconstruction of the Jablanica railway bridge , a ruse that allowed the Partisans to evacuate 4,500 wounded soldiers across the Neretva River. The Battle of Neretva (1969) - IMDb
