08/15_
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
Starring
Joachim Fuchsberger, Helen Vita, Paul Bösiger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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08/15 was released 72 years ago in 1954.
Overview
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Arm...
08/15 is a War, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (18)
Joachim Fuchsberger
Gefreiter Asch
Helen Vita
Lore Schulz
Paul Bösiger
Kanonier Vierbein
ES
Emmerich Schrenk
Hauptwachtmeister Schulz
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Elisabeth Asch-Freitag
GK
Gundula Korte
Ingrid Asch
Hans Christian Blech
Wachtmeister Platzek
Wilfried Seyferth
Major Luschke
Mario Adorf
Wagner
Peter Carsten
Stabsgefreiter Kowalski
Reinhard Glemnitz
Unteroffizier Lindenberg
Wolfgang Wahl
Unteroffizier Schwitzke
HE
Hans Elwenspoek
Harry Hardt
HK
Herbert Kroll
Rainer Penkert
Rudolf Rhomberg
DT
Dietrich Thoms
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What is 08/15 about?
Life in the barracks, drill, harassment, and private Asch′s pranks are the ingredients of Hans Hellmut Kirst′s successful novel "08/15" (the number of an Army regulation). Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Private Asch and gunner Vierbein belong to the same unit but could not be more contrary. The instructors use every opportunity to bully the clumsy Vierbein with erratic corporal Platzek leading the way. The harassment starts with minor extra duties but soon the methods become more and more brutal. Finally, Asch comes to Vierbein′s help and takes on his superiors. Joachim Fuchsberger stars in his first major role.
How long is 08/15?
08/15 has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in 08/15?
The cast of 08/15 includes Joachim Fuchsberger, Helen Vita, Paul Bösiger, Emmerich Schrenk, Eva Ingeborg Scholz.
What is the rating of 08/15?
08/15 has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
War
Drama