Undercovers Hero (1974)

In this comedy, set during the Nazi occupation of France, Peter Sellers plays most major male parts, so he stars in nearly every scene, always bumbling in inspector Clouseau-style. As ... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Boulting

Writers:

Leo Marks (story and screenplay), Roy Boulting (story and screenplay)

Stars:

Peter Sellers, Lila Kedrova, Curd Jürgens

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Sellers	...	Général Latour & General Latour / Major Robinson / Herr Schroeder / Adolf Hitler / M. Le Président des Forces Spéciales & The President / H.R.H. General The Prince Kyoto & Prince Kyoto
Lila Kedrova	...	Madame Grenier
Curd Jürgens	...	General von Grotjahn (as Curt Jurgens)
Béatrice Romand	...	Marie-Claude (as Beatrice Romand)
Jenny Hanley	...	Michèlle
Gabriella Licudi	...	Simone
Françoise Pascal	...	Madeleine
Rex Stallings	...	Alan Cassidy
Rula Lenska	...	Louise
Daphne Lawson	...	Claudine
Hylette Adolphe	...	Mlle. Tom-Tom
Vernon Dobtcheff	...	Padre
Douglas Sheldon	...	Kapitan Kneff
Thorley Walters	...	General Erhardt
Timothy West	...	Convent Chaplain

Storyline

In this comedy, set during the Nazi occupation of France, Peter Sellers plays most major male parts, so he stars in nearly every scene, always bumbling in inspector Clouseau-style. As British Major Robinson he is hidden in Madame Grenier's Parisian brothel, right under the nose of the Nazi clients, such as Gestapo agent Herr Schroeder (again him). As Général Latour he leads the French resistance, which includes the brothel madam -made a colonel in charge of her sexy 'troops'- and a priest, and is joined by young US diplomat Alan Cassidy. As Japanese imperial Prince Kyoto he becomes a target for the resistance in a monastery on his way to Hitler (again him). At the end he decorates the heroes as French president.

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Plot Keywords:

adolf hitler character | pantyhose | nude pantyhose | female stockinged legs | female stockinged feet | 

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Taglines:

The movie with the 6 best Sellers in one!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Roy Boulting has said that this film was the "unhappiest experience in my whole career". This was due to the temperamental behaviour of Peter Sellers. The costs spiralled out of control, nearly bankrupting Boulting.

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Goofs

A character is shot by firing-squad. The shadow of his body does not match the position in which he was last seen.

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Quotes

Major Robinson: [to the late General Erhardt] Come on, you. Don't try the old 'Dead Kraut' act with me!

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Crazy Credits

Opening credits: "History is but a fable that has been agreed upon" Voltaire

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Connections

Referenced in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)

User Reviews

Unfunny Sellers films

Peter Sellers actually gives a performance playing numerous roles in this boring unfunny farce, as he even plays a Japanese officer and speaks real Japanese language! But not even the great Peter Sellers can save this tired boring movie that fails in all gags and humor (except for the scene where the bed flips over). I could see why United Artist took two years to release this film, and the film only lasted a week in most cities. It's not on video here in America, but it's recommended to any Peter Sellers fans only. Others beware!

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1974 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Undercovers Hero

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Rank Organisation, Charter Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1