Almost a Hero (1967) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Almost a Hero (1967) — Towards the end of World War II, the fictitious French mountain village of Molinette is…
Almost a Hero (1967) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Martin Held as Karl Küppers
- Pascale Petit as Hélène
- Hans Terofal as Bruckmeyer
- Rudolf Schündler as Hauptmann
- Fred C. Siebeck as Oberzahlmeister
- Henny Alma as Ninette, die kleine Tochter
- Vladimir Medar as Bürgermeister
- Vladimir Leib as Pfarrer
- Ernst Ronnecker as Mundharmonikaspieler
- Antun Nalis
- Relja Bašić
- Lilo Shick
- Winfried Groth
- Lilo Schick
- Albert Hehn
Why Watch Almost a Hero?
The Vibe: Almost a Hero is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1967. Directed by Rainer Erler, and starring Martin Held, Pascale Petit, Hans Terofal Towards the end of World War II, the fictitious French mountain village of Molinette is occupied by German troops.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 3/10, Almost a Hero retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Almost a Hero deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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