This is a cracking showcase for an excellent Dirk Bogarde as Sgt. Maj. Coward - a British POW who...
The Password Is Courage
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.
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The Password Is Courage
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1962
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, War
User Score
64%
Original Title
The Password Is Courage
Production Companies
Andrew L. Stone Productions
Director
Andrew L. Stone
Description
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.