The Last Company

Drama, History, War

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Curtis Bernhardt

Status Released

Release Date 1930-03-14

Storyline

Following the Battle of Jena in 1806 as the French armies commanded by Napoleon overrun Prussia, a small detachment of Prussian troops take up position in a windmill and resolve fight to the last man to hold them off for as long as possible. Meanwhile, the windmill owner's daughter chooses to stay and fight alongside them.