Without Trumpet or Drum (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Without Trumpet or Drum is a comedy and war film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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!
Who’s in it. Without Trumpet or Drum stars Hardy Krüger as Fritz Brösicke, Jean Richard as Leon Riffard, Dany Carrel as Marguerite and Françoise Rosay as La grand-mère de Marguerite, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Without Trumpet or Drum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without Trumpet or Drum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Without Trumpet or Drum (1959)?
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- Who stars in Without Trumpet or Drum?
- Without Trumpet or Drum stars Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard, Dany Carrel, Françoise Rosay and Theo Lingen.
- When was Without Trumpet or Drum released?
- Without Trumpet or Drum was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.