The Cow and I(1959)
La Vache et le Prisonnier
The Cow and I Synopsis
In 1942, a French prisonner of war in Germany decide to escape to France using a cow hold by a lunge as a decoy. He cross all Germany in this way.
The Cow and I (1959) is a war, comedy and adventure film directed by Henri Verneuil, released on December 16, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Fernandel, René Havard, Bernard Musson and Ellen Schwiers. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Henri Verneuil
- Writers:
- Jean Manse, Henri Jeanson, Henri Verneuil
- Producers:
- Roland Girard
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Hubert
- Production:
- Les Films du Cyclope, Da-Ma Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Cow and I Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernandel
as Charles Bailly
René Havard
as Bussière
Bernard Musson
as Pommier
Ellen Schwiers
as Josépha, la fermière
Pierre-Louis
as un évadé déguisé
Franziska Kinz
as la mère d'Helga
Maurice Nasil
as Bertoux
Richard Winckler
as L'autre évadé déguisé
Ingeborg Schöner
as Helga
Heinrich Gretler
as Bockmann
Benno Hoffmann
as un Garde
Albert Hehn
as Leutnant auf der Brücke
Key crew
Directed by Henri Verneuil, written by Jean Manse, Henri Jeanson and Henri Verneuil, produced by Roland Girard.
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The Cow and I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 140 ratings.
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The Cow and I – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cow and I online?
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The Cow and I (1959) is available to stream on Be TV Go, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cow and I?
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The main cast of The Cow and I (1959) includes Fernandel, René Havard, Bernard Musson, Ellen Schwiers and Pierre-Louis. The film was directed by Henri Verneuil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cow and I released?
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The Cow and I was released on December 16, 1959 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Cow and I worth watching?
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The Cow and I (1959) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.