The Password Is Courage
“The only man ever awarded the Iron Cross by the enemy!!!”
Synopsis
Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a brave British soldier is captured by German forces during World War II. When he's thrown into a prisoner of war camp, he immediately plans his escape. Masquerading as a wounded German soldier, he makes it as far as the medical tent, where the deceived enemy forces award him the Iron Cross. Though he is ultimately discovered, he goes on to courageously pursue his freedom with a whimsical and undying audacity.
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The Password is Courage Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-16
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Sergant-Major Charles Coward
Maria Perschy
Irena
Alfred Lynch
Corporal Bill Pope
Nigel Stock
Cole
Reginald Beckwith
Unterofficer
Richard Marner
Schmidt
Ed Devereaux
Aussie
Lewis Fiander
Pringle
George Mikell
Necke
Richard Carpenter
Robinson
Bernard Archard
1st Prisoner of War
Ferdy Mayne
1st German Officer at French Farm
George Pravda
2nd German Officer at French Farm
Olaf Pooley
German Doctor
Michael Mellinger
Feldwebel
Colin Blakely
1st German Goon
Margaret Whiting
French Farmwoman
Mark Eden
2nd Prisoner of War
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew L. Stone
- Original Score
- Derek New, Virginia L. Stone, Christopher L. Stone, Tommy Reilly
- Original Title
- The Password Is Courage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Andrew L. Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Andrew L. Stone, John Castle
Derek New, Virginia L. Stone, Christopher L. Stone, Tommy Reilly
Davis Boulton
Noreen Ackland
Virginia L. Stone, Andrew L. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Noreen Ackland
Editor
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Andrew L. Stone
Screenplay
Derek New
Original Music Composer
Davis Boulton
Director of Photography
Virginia L. Stone
Producer
Virginia L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Andrew L. Stone
Producer
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Tommy Reilly
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Password Is Courage
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What is The Password Is Courage about?
Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a brave British soldier is captured by German forces during World War II. When he's thrown into a prisoner of war camp, he immediately plans his escape. Masquerading as a wounded German soldier, he makes it as far as the medical tent, where the deceived enemy forces award him the Iron Cross. Though he is ultimately discovered, he goes on to courageously pursue his freedom with a whimsical and undying audacity.
Who directed The Password Is Courage?
The Password Is Courage was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in The Password Is Courage?
The principal cast of The Password Is Courage includes Dirk Bogarde, Maria Perschy, Alfred Lynch, Nigel Stock, Reginald Beckwith.
When was The Password Is Courage released and how long is it?
The Password Is Courage was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Password Is Courage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Password Is Courage was composed by Derek New, Virginia L. Stone, Christopher L. Stone, Tommy Reilly.
Is The Password Is Courage based on a book or true story?
The Password Is Courage is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Castle".