The Password Is Courage

Plot Summary

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 Unterofficer