The Password Is Courage (1962)

  • NR
  • 12/21/1962 (US)
  • 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. Stone

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Dirk Bogarde's headshot

Dirk Bogarde

Sergant-Major Charles Coward
Maria Perschy's headshot

Maria Perschy

Irena
Alfred Lynch's headshot

Alfred Lynch

Corporal Bill Pope
Nigel Stock's headshot

Nigel Stock

Cole
Reginald Beckwith's headshot

Reginald Beckwith

Unterofficer
Richard Marner's headshot

Richard Marner

Schmidt
Ed Devereaux's headshot

Ed Devereaux

Aussie
Lewis Fiander's headshot

Lewis Fiander

Pringle

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