Almost a Hero

Almost a Hero

1967
1h 34min

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.

Almost a Hero

Storyline

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.
    Released
    21 August 1967
    Runtime
    1h 34min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    German
    Production
    Jadran Film, Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
Cast