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The Good Soldier Schweik

Original title: Der brave Soldat Schwejk
  • 19601960
  • 1h 38m
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6.7/10
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Heinz Rühmann in Der brave Soldat Schwejk (1960)
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  • Drama
  • War
During World War I, Schweik (played by Heinz Rühmann) is drafted into the Austro-Hungarian Army as soldier, where he is assigned to be an assistent to Lt. Lukas.During World War I, Schweik (played by Heinz Rühmann) is drafted into the Austro-Hungarian Army as soldier, where he is assigned to be an assistent to Lt. Lukas.During World War I, Schweik (played by Heinz Rühmann) is drafted into the Austro-Hungarian Army as soldier, where he is assigned to be an assistent to Lt. Lukas.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
598
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  • Director
    • Axel von Ambesser
  • Writers
    • Hans Jacoby(screenplay)
    • Jaroslav Hasek(novel)
  • Stars
    • Heinz Rühmann
    • Ernst Stankovski
    • Franz Muxeneder
Top credits
  • Director
    • Axel von Ambesser
  • Writers
    • Hans Jacoby(screenplay)
    • Jaroslav Hasek(novel)
  • Stars
    • Heinz Rühmann
    • Ernst Stankovski
    • Franz Muxeneder
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    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Heinz Rühmann in Der brave Soldat Schwejk (1960)
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    Heinz Rühmann
    Heinz Rühmann
    • Josef Schwejkas Josef Schwejk
    Ernst Stankovski
    • Oberleutnant Lukaschas Oberleutnant Lukasch
    Franz Muxeneder
    • Woditschkaas Woditschka
    Ursula von Borsody
    • Kathi Wendleras Kathi Wendler
    Erika von Thellmann
    Erika von Thellmann
    • Baronin von Botzenheimas Baronin von Botzenheim
    Senta Berger
    Senta Berger
    • Gretlas Gretl
    Fritz Imhoff
    Fritz Imhoff
    • Wirt im 'Kelch'as Wirt im 'Kelch'
    Michael Janisch
    • Russian Soldier Ballunas Russian Soldier Ballun
    Jane Tilden
    Jane Tilden
    • Housemaidas Housemaid
    Fritz Muliar
    • Russian Soldier Borisas Russian Soldier Boris
    Rudolf Rhomberg
    • Stabsarztas Stabsarzt
    Hans Unterkircher
    • Officialas Official
    • (as Hans Unterkirchner)
    Fritz Eckhardt
    • Robert Wendleras Robert Wendler
    Erik Frey
    • Colonelas Colonel
    Hugo Gottschlich
    • Wachtmeister Flanderkaas Wachtmeister Flanderka
    Erland Erlandsen
    Viktor Braun
    • Gendarmas Gendarm
    • (uncredited)
    Franz Böheim
    • Manas Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Axel von Ambesser
    • Writers
      • Hans Jacoby(screenplay)
      • Jaroslav Hasek(novel)
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    During World War I, Schweik (played by Heinz Rühmann) is drafted into the Austro-Hungarian Army as soldier, where he is assigned to be an assistent to Lt. Lukas.
    • austro hungarian army
    • army uniform
    • man in uniform
    • distortion
    • german actor playing foreigner
    • 4 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The Classic of Military Satire Which May Laugh War Out of Existence
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • War
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Version of Dobrý voják Svejk (1926)
    • Soundtracks
      Kleiner Mönch was weinest Du
      (uncredited)
      Performed by Heinz Rühmann

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    If all soldiers are Schwejks', you can forget war.
    This old austrian-czech stories provided the story for the 'honest' soldier Schwejk, who arranges life to his own, not honest, but 'honest'. This movie gives an insight of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy with its many ethnies and attitudes before WW 1. Rühmann starres charming and smiling, like in other movies.
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    • amikus2000
    • Jul 25, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Hrabri vojnik Svejk
    • Filming locations
      • Vienna, Austria
    • Production company
      • Central Cinema Company Film (CCC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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