Without Trumpet or Drum

Overview

Summer 1870. Following the French defeat at Sedan. Léon, a soldier in a detachment isolated in the Ardennes forest, is sent in search of water. When he discovers the most peaceful of rivers, he decides to undress and bathe in it. At bend of the river he catches sight of another naked swimmer. It's a Prussian! Both men start bickering a bit: aren't they supposed to be arch enemies? But they soon fraternize. Unfortunately the patrol has not vanished in the haze and they hear it coming. Each man gets hold of his uniform and runs away in two opposite directions. The only trouble is that Fritz the Prussian has donned the French uniform and Leon the Prussian one!

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 22, 1959

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

France, Germany

Production

UFA,C.A.P.A.C.

Cast

Lucien Nat,Robert Rollis,Jean Richard,Yves Barsacq,Georg Gütlich,Henri Marteau,Hans Verner,Hardy Krüger,Willy Rösner,Helmut Käutnerand 8 more

Director

Helmut Käutner

Writer

Helmut Käutner,Jean L'Hôte

Producer

Paul Claudon,Walter Ulbrich

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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