Me and the Colonel
"Here's Fun! Danny Panics the Wehrmacht in his own brand of war!"
Originally released in 1958. Me and the Colonel is a comedy/war film. directed by Peter Glenville.
Starring Danny Kaye, Curd Jürgens, and Nicole Maurey
Synopsis
Nazis are about to overrun France, and a Jewish man named Jacobowsky is stranded in Paris. He hitches a ride with reluctant Polish serviceman Colonel Prokoszny, who harbors a bias against Jews. They are soon joined by Prokoszny's bride-to-be, Suzanne, who takes an immediate liking to the engaging Jacobowsky. This furthers the hostility between Jacobowsky and Prokoszny, but they must put their differences aside to evade the Nazis trailing them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
as S.L. Jacobowsky
Curd Jürgens
as Colonel Prokoszny
Nicole Maurey
as Suzanne Roualet
Françoise Rosay
as Madame Bouffier
Akim Tamiroff
as Szabuniewicz
Martita Hunt
as Mother Superior
Alexander Scourby
as Major Von Bergen
Liliane Montevecchi
as Cosette
Ludwig Stössel
as Dr. Szicki
Gérard Buhr
as German Captain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- William Goetz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Me and the Colonel about?
Nazis are about to overrun France, and a Jewish man named Jacobowsky is stranded in Paris. He hitches a ride with reluctant Polish serviceman Colonel Prokoszny, who harbors a bias against Jews. The...
Who directed Me and the Colonel?
Me and the Colonel was directed by Peter Glenville.
How long is Me and the Colonel?
Me and the Colonel has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Me and the Colonel released?
Me and the Colonel was released on October 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Me and the Colonel?
The main cast of Me and the Colonel includes Danny Kaye, Curd Jürgens, Nicole Maurey, Françoise Rosay, Akim Tamiroff.