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Original Title: Die Gans von Sedan

19591h 30m
ComedyWar

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Release

1959

Runtime

1h 30m

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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!

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Dec 22, 1959
Languages
German
Director
Helmut Käutner
Helmut Käutner
Production
UFA
UFA
C.A.P.A.C.
C.A.P.A.C.
Production Countries
FranceGermany

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