The Bells Toll for the Barefooted_
A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.
Starring
Vlado Müller, Ivan Rajniak, Axel Dietrich
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Bells Toll for the Barefooted was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be hu...
The Bells Toll for the Barefooted is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (19)
Vlado Müller
Ondrej
Ivan Rajniak
Stašek
AD
Axel Dietrich
Captive Hans Joachim Gruber
Ewa Krzyżewska
Verona
Radovan Lukavský
German Lieutenant
JS
Jozef Sorok
German Lieutenant Werner
PB
Pavol Benca
HB
Hans Brückner
AD
Anton Drobný
PF
Pavel Feigler
EG
Emil Garbár
Štefan Chmel
RK
Rudolf Kekely
KM
Koloman Matušík
OS
Ondrej Struhár
FT
František Török
VS
Viera Strnisková
Verona (voice)
HK
Hugo Kaminský
German Lieutenant (voice)
FG
František Gervai
German Lieutenant Werner (voice)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
XC
Rating
6.4/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Bells Toll for the Barefooted about?
A dramatic story from the end of WW II and a remarkable contemplation of the value of true friendship, meaning and purpose oflife or the possibility to be humane even in inhuma ne conditions. In a frosty mountain setting a cruel struggle for life takes place. After a fight, two partisans return to their brigade carrying along a young German soldier as a captive. But suddenly, amidst the hopelessness of barren mountains. all protagonists find themselves in a liminal existential situation.
How long is The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
The Bells Toll for the Barefooted has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
The cast of The Bells Toll for the Barefooted includes Vlado Müller, Ivan Rajniak, Axel Dietrich, Ewa Krzyżewska, Radovan Lukavský.
What is the rating of The Bells Toll for the Barefooted?
The Bells Toll for the Barefooted has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War