Movie Description
Die Gans von Sedan
(1959)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!
Featured Crew
- Director : Helmut Käutner
- Producer : Paul Claudon,Walter Ulbrich
- Writer : Helmut Käutner
- Cast : Hardy Krüger,Jean Richard,Dany Carrel,Françoise Rosay,Theo Lingen,Lucien Nat,Helmut Käutner,Fritz Tillmann,Ralf Wolter,Yves Barsacq,Willy Rösner,Hans Verner,Émile Genevois,Georg Gütlich,Rolf Kutschera,Henri Marteau,Henri Maïk,Robert Rollis
Cast
Fritz Brösicke
Leon Riffard
Marguerite
La grand-mère de Marguerite
Colonel Tuplitz
Captain
Königliche Hoheit
Hauptmann Knöpfer
Uhlan Lehmann
Un Français
Posters
Facts
Original TitleDie Gans von Sedan
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-12-22
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesUFA,C.A.P.A.C.
Genres
- Comedy
- War
