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The Good Soldier Schweik (1960)
Der brave Soldat Schwejk (original title)

96 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   20 August 1963 (USA)
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The Classic of Military Satire Which May Laugh War Out of Existence

Director:

Axel von Ambesser

Writers:

Jaroslav Hasek (novel), Hans Jacoby

Stars:

Heinz Rühmann, Ernst Stankovski and Franz Muxeneder
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heinz Rühmann Heinz Rühmann ...
Ernst Stankovski Ernst Stankovski ...
Franz Muxeneder Franz Muxeneder ...
Woditschka
Ursula von Borsody Ursula von Borsody ...
Kathi
Erika von Thellmann Erika von Thellmann ...
Baronin
Senta Berger ...
Gretl
Fritz Imhoff Fritz Imhoff ...
Wirt im 'Kelch'
Jane Tilden Jane Tilden ...
Housemaid
Rudolf Rhomberg Rudolf Rhomberg
Fritz Eckhardt Fritz Eckhardt ...
Wendler
Hugo Gottschlich Hugo Gottschlich ...
Wachtmeister Flanderka
Michael Janisch Michael Janisch
Fritz Muliar Fritz Muliar ...
Russian Soldier
Hans Unterkircher Hans Unterkircher
Erik Frey Erik Frey
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World War One | Satire | Beautiful Woman | Military | Based On Novel  | See more »

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The Classic of Military Satire Which May Laugh War Out of Existence

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

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Also Known As:

Il bravo soldato Schwejk See more »

Filming Locations:

Vienna, Austria

Company Credits

Production Co:

Central Cinema Company Film (CCC) See more »
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Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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