Summary 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! ... View more details
Directed : Helmut Käutner
Written : Helmut Käutner Jean L'Hôte
Stars : Hardy Krüger Jean Richard Françoise Rosay Dany Carrel
Genres : Comedy War
Release date : May 24, 1960
Countries of origin : France West Germany
Language : German French
Filming locations : Paris, France
Production companies : C.A.P.A.C. Universum Film (UFA)
Summary 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! ... View more details
Genres : Comedy War
Release date : May 24, 1960
Countries of origin : France West Germany
Language : German French
Filming locations : Paris, France
Production companies : C.A.P.A.C. Universum Film (UFA)
