: The film's promotional poster was famously designed by Pablo Picasso , who reportedly refused payment, asking only for a case of Yugoslav wine in return.
: The English-language version features a score by the legendary Bernard Herrmann , known for his work with Alfred Hitchcock. Historical and Cinematic Significance
The film depicts (Case White), the Axis attempt to crush the Partisans in Western Bosnia. A central plot point is the tactical demolition and rapid reconstruction of the Jablanica railway bridge , a ruse that allowed the Partisans to evacuate 4,500 wounded soldiers across the Neretva River. The Battle of Neretva (1969) - IMDb