Summaries

Several ordinary Frenchmen go on an epic voyage through the occupied country to the free zone as they help British pilots avoid German captivity.

A RAF Bomber is shot down over Paris by the Germans. Its crew land there by parachute. With the help of some French civilians they try to escape over the demarcation line into the southern part of France, still not occupied by the Germans.—Gerard Bader <[email protected]>

During World War II, two French civilians and a downed British Bomber Crew set out from Paris to cross the demarcation line between Nazi-occupied Northern France and the South. From there they will be able to to escape to England. First, they must avoid German troops - and the consequences of their own blunders.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • nazi soldier
  • slapstick comedy
  • disguise
  • nazi occupation
  • german occupation
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • War
Release date Dec 7, 1966
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United Kingdom France
Language English German French
Filming locations Hôtel du Globe, Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne, France
Production companies Les Films Corona The Rank Organisation

Box office

Budget $15000000

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 12m
Aspect ratio 2.39 : 1

Synopsis

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