The Password Is Courage

The Password Is Courage (1962)

01/06/1962 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, War
1h 56m

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

Overview

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.

  • Andrew L. StoneDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Top Billed Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

Sergant-Major Charles Coward

Maria Perschy

Maria Perschy

Irena

Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

Corporal Bill Pope

Nigel Stock

Nigel Stock

Cole

Reginald Beckwith

Reginald Beckwith

Unterofficer

Richard Marner

Richard Marner

Schmidt

Ed Devereaux

Ed Devereaux

Aussie

Lewis Fiander

Lewis Fiander

Pringle

George Mikell

Necke

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Robinson

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