Without Trumpet or Drum

Without Trumpet or Drum 1959 Directed by Helmut Käutner Die Gans von Sedan

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!

Country Germany

Production Countries France , Germany

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gneres Comedy , War

Production Companies UFA , C.A.P.A.C.

Release Date 22 December 1959

90 mins