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The Password Is Courage (1962)

6.3 | Jun 01, 1962 (US) | Comedy, Drama, War | 01:56

The only man ever awarded the Iron Cross by the enemy!!!

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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Dirk Bogarde
Sergant-Major Charles Coward
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Maria Perschy
Irena
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Alfred Lynch
Corporal Bill Pope
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Nigel Stock
Cole
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Reginald Beckwith
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Richard Marner
Schmidt
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Ed Devereaux
Aussie
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Lewis Fiander
Pringle
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George Mikell
Necke
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Richard Carpenter
Robinson

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Reviews

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CinemaSerf
7 | Jul 08, 2024
This is a cracking showcase for an excellent Dirk Bogarde as Sgt. Maj. Coward - a British POW who sets about causing the maximum amount of havoc to his Nazi captors during WWII. Based on the true life antics of Mr. Coward, he manages to confuse and confound the enemy with everything from escapes, tunnels, sabotage, bribery... you name it. Together with sidekick Afred Lynch as Cpl. Bill Pope, the two are clearly enjoying themselves as the goon-baiting takes on frequently comically - certainly effective - proportions; even so far as designing a revolutionary new bomb sight and managing to win the Iron Cross! A good, solid, supporting cast from the likes of Richard Marner, Reginald Beckwith and Colin Blakely all keep this fun adventure story ticking along nicely and it's quite a testament to human ingenuity!