Almost a Hero

Towards the end of World War II, the fictitious French mountain village of Molinette is occupied by German troops. Because of sleep aid, served by his French girlfriend Hélène, the German corporal Karl Küppers misses the departure of his company to Russia. With the help of the purposeful Frenchwoman he becomes Ortskommandant.

Cast & Crew

Director

Rainer Erler

Martin Held

Karl Küppers

Pascale Petit

Hélène

Hans Terofal

Bruckmeyer

Rudolf Schündler

Hauptmann

Fred C. Siebeck

Oberzahlmeister

Henny Alma

Ninette, die kleine Tochter