The Password Is Courage (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1962, The Password Is Courage is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Andrew L. Stone, running about 116 minutes. “The only man ever awarded the Iron Cross by the enemy!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Password Is Courage stars Dirk Bogarde as Sergant-Major Charles Coward, Maria Perschy as Irena, Alfred Lynch as Corporal Bill Pope and Nigel Stock as Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Password Is Courage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Password Is Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Password Is Courage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Password Is Courage (1962)?
- In US, The Password Is Courage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Password Is Courage worth watching?
- The Password Is Courage holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Password Is Courage?
- The Password Is Courage stars Dirk Bogarde, Maria Perschy, Alfred Lynch, Nigel Stock and Reginald Beckwith.
- When was The Password Is Courage released?
- The Password Is Courage was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.