Arms and the Man (1958)
1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
Director: Franz Peter Wirth
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 20, 1958
Cast
- O.W. Fischer - Hauptmann Bluntschli
- Liselotte Pulver - Raina Petkoff
- Ellen Schwiers - Louka
- Jan Hendriks - Leutnant Sergius Slivitzna
- Ljuba Welitsch - Katharina
- Kurt Kasznar - Major Petkoff
- Manfred Inger - Nicola
- Horst Tappert - Bulgarischer Offizier
- Hans Clarin - Serbischer Soldat
Screenplay
Music: Franz Grothe
Cinematography: Klaus von Rautenfeld
Editing: Claus von Boro
Production: Bavaria-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Franz Peter Wirth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arms and the Man about?
- 1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
- Who directed Arms and the Man?
- Arms and the Man was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
- Who stars in Arms and the Man?
- Arms and the Man stars O.W. Fischer, Liselotte Pulver, Ellen Schwiers, Jan Hendriks, Ljuba Welitsch, Kurt Kasznar.
- How long is Arms and the Man?
- Arms and the Man has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Arms and the Man?
- Arms and the Man is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Arms and the Man produced?
- Arms and the Man was produced in Germany.