A bad Polish actor is just trying to make a living when Poland is invaded by the Germans in World War II. His wife has the habit of entertaining young Polish officers while he's on stage, which is also a source of depression to him. When one of her officers comes back on a Secret Mission, the actor takes charge and comes up with a plan for them to escape.


Charles Durning
Col. Erhardt

José Ferrer
Prof. Siletski

George Gaynes
Ravitch

Christopher Lloyd
Capt. Schultz

George Wyner
Ratkowski