Without Trumpet or Drum
Die Gans von Sedan
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!
Top Cast
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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
Émile Genevois
Georg Gütlich
Rolf Kutschera
Henri Marteau
Henri Maïk
Robert Rollis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean L'Hôte
- Original Title
- Die Gans von Sedan
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- UFA, C.A.P.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
Jean L'Hôte, Helmut Käutner
Paul Claudon, Walter Ulbrich
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
Paul Claudon
Producer
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Jean L'Hôte
Screenplay
Walter Ulbrich
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Without Trumpet or Drum includes Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard, Dany Carrel, Françoise Rosay, Theo Lingen.
When was Without Trumpet or Drum released and how long is it?
Without Trumpet or Drum was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Without Trumpet or Drum based on a book or true story?
Without Trumpet or Drum is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean L'Hôte".