Drama · Germany · 1967 · 1h 34m

Almost a Hero

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Director
Rainer Erler
Cast
Martin Held as Karl Küppers Pascale Petit as Hélène Hans Terofal as Bruckmeyer Rudolf Schündler as Hauptmann Fred C. Siebeck as Oberzahlmeister Henny Alma as Ninette, die kleine Tochter
Crew
Werner P. Zibaso — Writer Rainer Erler — Writer
Synopsis

Towards the end of World War II, the fictitious French mountain village of Molinette is occupied by German troops. Because of sleep aid, served by his French girlfriend Hélène, the German corporal Karl Küppers misses the departure of his company to Russia. With the help of the purposeful Frenchwoman he becomes Ortskommandant.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Rainer Erler Director Werner P. Zibaso Writer Rainer Erler Writer
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