Arms and the Man
Helden
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Peter Wirth
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Sibelius, George Bernard Shaw, Eberhard Keindorff
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Helden
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Peter Wirth
Johanna Sibelius, George Bernard Shaw, Eberhard Keindorff
Franz Grothe
Klaus von Rautenfield
Claus von Boro
Harry R. Sokal, Peter Goldbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Sibelius
Writer
George Bernard Shaw
Writer
Franz Peter Wirth
Director
Eberhard Keindorff
Writer
Herbert Ploberger
Costume Design
Harry R. Sokal
Producer
Peter Goldbaum
Producer
Claus von Boro
Editor
Hermann Warm
Production Design
Klaus von Rautenfield
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arms and the Man
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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?
The principal cast of Arms and the Man includes O.W. Fischer, Liselotte Pulver, Ellen Schwiers, Jan Hendriks, Ljuba Welitsch.
When was Arms and the Man released and how long is it?
Arms and the Man was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Arms and the Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arms and the Man was composed by Franz Grothe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arms and the Man?
Arms and the Man holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).