Movie

Without Trumpet or Drum

★ 10.0(1)19591h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Helmut Käutner
Release date: 1959-12-22
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: UFA

About Without Trumpet or Drum

Without Trumpet or Drum is a 1959 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard and Dany Carrel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Without Trumpet or Drum in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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!

Cast

Hardy Krüger

Fritz Brösicke

Jean Richard

Leon Riffard

Dany Carrel

Marguerite

Françoise Rosay

La grand-mère de Marguerite

Theo Lingen

Colonel Tuplitz

Lucien Nat

Captain

Helmut Käutner

Königliche Hoheit

Fritz Tillmann

Hauptmann Knöpfer

Ralf Wolter

Uhlan Lehmann

Yves Barsacq

Un Français

Willy Rösner

Hans Verner

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfranco-prussian war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Without Trumpet or Drum in United Kingdom?+

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Is Without Trumpet or Drum on Netflix?+

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How long is Without Trumpet or Drum?+

Without Trumpet or Drum has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Without Trumpet or Drum?+

Without Trumpet or Drum stars Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard, Dany Carrel, Françoise Rosay and Theo Lingen.

When did Without Trumpet or Drum come out?+

Without Trumpet or Drum is a 1959 movie directed by Helmut Käutner.

What genre is Without Trumpet or Drum?+

Without Trumpet or Drum is Comedy and War film.

Who directed Without Trumpet or Drum?+

Without Trumpet or Drum was directed by Helmut Käutner.