The Password Is Courage

"The only man ever awarded the Iron Cross by the enemy!!!"

Dec 21 1962 Approved 1h 56m
Comedy, Drama, War

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.

Plot

A World War II British officer named Charles Coward, having been captured by the Germans, tries everything he can to escape. In the process, among many other adventures he gets awarded the Iron Cross.

Written by

Andrew L. Stone, John Castle

Directed by

Andrew L. Stone

Cast

Dirk Bogarde, Maria Perschy, Alfred Lynch

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Andrew L. Stone Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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