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14/07/2007

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Comedy drama about two men who go to occupied France and fight the Germans in 1942.

Comedy drama telling the tale of two members of the Army Dental Corps who decide to go on a mission to occupied France and fight the Germans. With Kenneth Cranham and Leo Bill.

Based on a true story, this comedy drama tells the tale of two members of the Army Dental Corps who decide to go on a personal mission to occupied France and fight the Germans in 1942. After a few failed attempts and armed with only two revolvers and a dozen hand grenades, they come across what they believe to be the Germans' main operations room. However, their heroics come under scrutiny when they find themselves facing spy charges.

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