The Password Is Courage

Synopsis

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.

Top cast

Dirk Bogarde

Sergant-Major Charles Coward

Maria Perschy

Irena

Alfred Lynch

Corporal Bill Pope

Nigel Stock

Cole

Reginald Beckwith

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