Without Trumpet or Drum (1959)
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!
Director: Helmut Käutner
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 22, 1959
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
Screenplay
- Jean L'Hôte (Novel)
- Jean L'Hôte (Screenplay)
- Helmut Käutner
Production: UFA, C.A.P.A.C.
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
based on novel or book, franco-prussian war
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Without Trumpet or Drum about?
- 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!
- Who directed Without Trumpet or Drum?
- Without Trumpet or Drum was directed by Helmut Käutner.
- Who stars in Without Trumpet or Drum?
- Without Trumpet or Drum stars Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard, Dany Carrel, Françoise Rosay, Theo Lingen, Lucien Nat.
- How long is Without Trumpet or Drum?
- Without Trumpet or Drum has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Without Trumpet or Drum?
- Without Trumpet or Drum is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was Without Trumpet or Drum produced?
- Without Trumpet or Drum was produced in France, Germany.