Synopsis
The Rifleman pays stark witness to the horrors and brutality of WWI, as seen through the eyes of an innocent 17-year-old farm-boy, turned soldier. Though he is underage, and his dad, a former marksman, is overage for the army, they are both conscripted into one of Latvia’s first national battalions. The thrill of training is soon followed by reality, as shells burst around them in the endless mud. He grows up on the battlefield, fighting at the side of his father and brother, their lives are constantly in jeopardy.
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Movie Details
| International Releases: | November 8th, 2020 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
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| Keywords: | World War I, 1910s, Set in Latvia |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |