Overview:
Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a brave British soldier is captured by German forces during World War II. When he's thrown into a prisoner of war camp, he immediately plans his escape. Masquerading as a wounded German soldier, he makes it as far as the medical tent, where the deceived enemy forces award him the Iron Cross. Though he is ultimately discovered, he goes on to courageously pursue his freedom with a whimsical and undying audacity.Status: | Released (1962-06-01) |
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Screen: | Andrew L. Stone, John Castle |
Productions: | Andrew L. Stone Productions |
Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
Spoken Languages: | English |
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Crews
- 6791: Irene Howard - Casting - Production
- 40054: Andrew L. Stone - Screenplay - Writing
- 38059: Noreen Ackland - Editor - Editing
- 40054: Andrew L. Stone - Director - Directing
- 89537: Sydney Streeter - Associate Producer - Production
- 70444: Davis Boulton - Director of Photography - Camera
- 129666: Virginia L. Stone - Producer - Production
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This is a cracking showcase for an excellent Dirk Bogarde as Sgt. Maj. Coward - a British POW who sets about causing the maximum amount of havoc to his Nazi captors during WWII. Based on the true life antics of Mr. Coward, he manages to confuse and confound the enemy with everything ....
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