Undercovers Hero (1974)
Soft Beds, Hard Battles (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 47min
- Comedy
- 01 Nov 1974 (Ireland)
- Movie
In this comedy, set during the German occupation of France, Peter Sellers plays most major male parts, so he stars in nearly every scene, always bumbling in inspector Clouseau-style. As British Major Robinson he is hidden in Madame...
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| Peter Sellers | ... |
Général Latour / Major Robinson / Herr Schroeder / Adolf Hitler / M. Le Président des Forces Spéciales / H.R.H. General The Prince Kyoto
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| Lila Kedrova | ... |
Madame Grenier
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| Curd Jürgens | ... |
General von Grotjahn
(as Curt Jurgens)
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| Béatrice Romand | ... |
Marie-Claude
(as Beatrice Romand)
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| Jenny Hanley | ... |
Michèlle
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| Gabriella Licudi | ... |
Simone
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| Françoise Pascal | ... |
Madeleine
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Rex Stallings | ... |
Alan Cassidy
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| Rula Lenska | ... |
Louise
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Daphne Lawson | ... |
Claudine
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| Hylette Adolphe | ... |
Mlle. Tom-Tom
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Padre
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| Douglas Sheldon | ... |
Kapitan Kneff
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| Thorley Walters | ... |
General Erhardt
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| Timothy West | ... |
Convent Chaplain
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Jean Driant | ... |
Jean
(as Jean Charles Driant)
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| Philip Madoc | ... |
Field Marshal Weber
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| Patricia Burke | ... |
Mother Superior
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| Basil Dignam | ... |
Brigadier
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Nicholas Loukes | ... |
Schultz
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| Stanley Lebor | ... |
1st Gestapo Agent
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| Gertan Klauber | ... |
2nd Gestapo Agent
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Barry J. Gordon | ... |
3rd Gestapo Agent
(as Barry J Gordon)
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Joan Baxter | ... |
The voice of Vera Lynn sung by (voice)
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| John Abineri | ... |
Prefect of Police (uncredited)
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| Brandon Brady | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Courtney | ... |
French Intelligence Officer (uncredited)
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| Windsor Davies | ... |
Bisset (uncredited)
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| Don Fellows | ... |
Senior Counsellor (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Stephen Greif | ... |
Colonel Hiller (uncredited)
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Walter Henry | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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Andrew Lodge | ... |
Night Duty Officer (uncredited)
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Helli Louise | ... |
Prostitute (uncredited)
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| Richard Marner | ... |
German Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Ian McCulloch | ... |
Colonel Braun (uncredited)
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Douglas Nottage | ... |
SS Officer (uncredited)
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| Bruce Purchase | ... |
Colonel Meinertzhagen (uncredited)
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Alan Rebbeck | ... |
Cellist (uncredited)
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Neil Rhoden | ... |
Pianist (uncredited)
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Carolle Rousseau | ... |
Helene (uncredited)
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| Michael Sheard | ... |
New Military Governor (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Army Girl (uncredited)
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| Tony Sympson | ... |
Clarinetist (Papa) (uncredited)
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David Toguri | ... |
A.D.C. to Prince Kyoto (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roy Boulting | ||
Written by
| Leo Marks | ... | (story and screenplay) & |
| Roy Boulting | ... | (story and screenplay) |
| Maurice Moiseiwitsch | ... | (idea) (as Maurice Moisewitch) |
Produced by
| John Boulting | ... | producer |
| Roy Boulting | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| John Palmer | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Neil Rhoden | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Martin Charles | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeremy Hume | ... | assistant editor |
| Sue Kingsley | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Thelma Graves | ||
Art Direction by
| John Howell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Patrick McLoughlin | ... | (decor) |
Costume Design by
| John Furniss | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Carpenter | ... | hairdresser |
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Terence A. Clegg | ... | production manager (as Terence Clegg) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Munro | ... | assistant director |
| Joe Marks | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Colin Miller | ... | dubbing editor |
| James Pattenden | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Ken Ritchie | ... | sound |
| Nolan Roberts | ... | re-recording |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerry Anstiss | ... | camera operator |
| Maurice Gillett | ... | chief electrician |
| Ken Worringham | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Roy Boulting | ... | composer: The Madame Grenier theme |
| Neil Rhoden | ... | conductor |
| David Lee | ... | composer: song "The House on Rue Sichel" (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation (presents)
- Charter Film Productions
Distributors
- Fox-Rank (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1974) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1975) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Video Library (1981) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- Carrere Group D.A. (1984) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Taurus Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- M6 (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (2004) (Japan) (tv)
- Uplink (2004) (Japan) (DVD)
- Sogemedia (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- European Trash Cinema (United States) (DVD) (as "Soft Beds, Hard Battles")
Special Effects
Other Companies
- National Screen Service (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this comedy, set during the German occupation of France, Peter Sellers plays most major male parts, so he stars in nearly every scene, always bumbling in inspector Clouseau-style. As British Major Robinson he is hidden in Madame Grenier's Parisian brothel, right under the nose of the German clients, such as Gestapo agent Herr Schroeder (again him). As Général Latour he leads the French resistance, which includes the brothel madam -made a colonel in charge of her sexy 'troops'- and a priest, and is joined by young US diplomat Alan Cassidy. As Japanese imperial Prince Kyoto he becomes a target for the resistance in a monastery on his way to Hitler (again him). At the end he decorates the heroes as French president. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | The movie with the 6 best Sellers in one! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The last film of Basil Dignam. See more » |
| Goofs | When the RAF plane blows up the car of Prince Kyoto, a modern power line pole can be seen in the background. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 4: Cooled by Refrigeration (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Marseillaise See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits: "History is but a fable that has been agreed upon" Voltaire See more » |
| Quotes |
Schultz:
What do you look forward to? Herr Schroeder: After the war? I look forward to going back to my old job in civilian street. Schultz: What did you do? Herr Schroeder: I was an income tax inspector. Schultz: Very different from the Gestapo. Herr Schroeder: Not the way I do it! See more » |