

The Battle of Neretva
In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
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- Language
- Serbo-Croatian
- world war ii
- river battle
- 1940s
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Germany, Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia
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Release dates
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1625 Dec 1969
ItalyIT
- Theatrical3 Dec 1969
SerbiaYU
- Theatrical7 Oct 1969
Frequently asked questions
The Battle of Neretva was released on 7 October 1969.
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1- C7/10
CinemaSerf
7/21/2025
Though there isn’t too much by way of detailed characterisation here, this is certainly one of the most affecting depictions of the Second World War you’re likely to watch. The Nazis are getting beaten in North Africa and are terrified that this might lead to an Allied landing somewhere in the Balkans. To that end, General Löhring (Curd Jürgens) is ordered to work with his Italian allies and with their Chetnik Yugosl…
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