Without Trumpet or Drum
Original title: Die Gans von Sedan
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!
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Writers
- Helmut Käutner, Jean L'Hôte
- Producers
- Paul Claudon, Walter Ulbrich
- Production
- UFA, C.A.P.A.C.
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Who directed Without Trumpet or Drum?
Without Trumpet or Drum was directed by Helmut Käutner.
When was Without Trumpet or Drum released?
Without Trumpet or Drum was released in 1959.
