Geschwader Fledermaus (1958)
An American transport squadron led by former General Lee supports the French colonial army in Vietnam in return for high pay. Originally their mission was only to help the wounded, but as the advance of the Vietnamese liberation army puts the French under increasing pressure, they also fly ammunition - in return for even more money and in defiance of international law. Chief pilot Bryk refuses to fly, secretary Flessy becomes the unscrupulous general's mistress after one lover after another fails to return from a mission, and the rest of the squadron is shot down during an ammunition flight. The French army shows up at the camp to arrest the interpreter Thao for espionage. Bryk rescues her and flees with her to the liberated part of Vietnam.
Cast
- Wolfgang Heinz - General Lee
- Christine Laszar - Flessy
- Dom de Beern - John Cainfield
- Günther Simon - Tex Stankowsky
- Wolf Martini - Oberst D'Allard
- Kurd Pieritz - Mitch Bryk
- Norbert Christian
- Hans Walter Clasen
- Werner Lierck
- Otto Stark
Screenplay
Keywords
indochina war
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Geschwader Fledermaus about?
- An American transport squadron led by former General Lee supports the French colonial army in Vietnam in return for high pay. Originally their mission was only to help the wounded, but as the advance of the Vietnamese liberation army puts the French under increasing pressure, they also fly ammunition - in return for even more money and in defiance of international law. Chief pilot Bryk refuses to fly, secretary Flessy becomes the unscrupulous general's mistress after one lover after another fails to return from a mission, and the rest of the squadron is shot down during an ammunition flight. The French army shows up at the camp to arrest the interpreter Thao for espionage. Bryk rescues her and flees with her to the liberated part of Vietnam.
- Who directed Geschwader Fledermaus?
- Geschwader Fledermaus was directed by Erich Engel.
- Who stars in Geschwader Fledermaus?
- Geschwader Fledermaus stars Wolfgang Heinz, Christine Laszar, Dom de Beern, Günther Simon, Wolf Martini, Kurd Pieritz.
- How long is Geschwader Fledermaus?
- Geschwader Fledermaus has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Geschwader Fledermaus?
- Geschwader Fledermaus is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Geschwader Fledermaus produced?
- Geschwader Fledermaus was produced in East Germany.