Four in a Jeep (1951)

In post-war Vienna, occupied by the Allies, four sergeants representing each of the occupying nations (USA, England, France, Soviet Union) patrol in the same Jeep. One day they are given ... See full summary »

Directors:

Leopold Lindtberg, Elizabeth Montagu

Writers:

William Harding (dialogue), Hans Sahl (scenario collaborator)

Stars:

Viveca Lindfors, Ralph Meeker, Yossi Yadin

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Viveca Lindfors	...	Franziska Idinger
Ralph Meeker	...	Sgt. William Long
Yossi Yadin	...	Sgt. Vassilij Voroshenko (as Yoseph Yodin)
Michael Medwin	...	Sgt. Harry Stuart
Albert Dinan	...	Sgt. Marcel Pasture
Paulette Dubost	...	Germaine Pasture
Harry Hess	...	Capt. R. Hammon
Eduard Loibner	...	Hackl - Apartment Manager
Hans Putz	...	Karl Idinger
Geraldine Katt	...	Steffi - Harry's Girlfriend

Storyline

In post-war Vienna, occupied by the Allies, four sergeants representing each of the occupying nations (USA, England, France, Soviet Union) patrol in the same Jeep. One day they are given the mission to capture and arrest a prisoner who has run away from a Soviet war prisoner camp. But when they learn the truth about Karl, the runaway, and Franziska, his wife, they decide to help him instead. The trouble is that the Soviet sergeant is held on a short leash by his superiors. He has strict orders not to let the fugitive slip away and he comes into conflict with his fellow military policemen. In these conditions, will Karl and Franziska be reunited and live free again?

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Plot Keywords:

multinational | automobile | allies | jeep | quartet | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Switzerland

Language:

French English

Release Date:

30 March 1951 (Switzerland)

Also Known As:

Four in a Jeep

Filming Locations:

Graz, Styria, Austria

Box Office

Budget:

CHF2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Praesens-Film

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Soviet authorities, who felt insulted by the way the USSR is depicted in the story, protested against the release of the film in April 1951.

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Alternate Versions

The French-language sequences in the film, largely involving scenes in the Pasture household during Fraziska's stay, were edited out of the American release prints, leaving only the principal English-language material.

User Reviews

Review over 50 years late

Recently, during a discussion of films made a few years after the end of WW2, I mentioned Four In A Jeep. No one had ever heard of it. I recall seeing it in the early 50s and being impressed by it--possibly because of the times--it was the Cold War, and I was very political then--leftie to the core. This storyline of 4 soldiers of different nations--former allies, patroling a conquered city was just my cup of tea. I found it or wanted to find it-- a plea for peace. The main story itself, trying to reunite 2 lovers torn apart by war and a difficult peace, was secondary to the 4 men themselves; especially the American (Ralph Meeker who was getting recognition in Hollywood,) and the Russian, Voroshenko. Because of the Cold War, they could have made Voroshenko the villain, instead he became for me the pivotal character torn between instinct (perhaps love) and duty. He and the American sergeant were pitted against each, but developed respect toward the other rather than hatred. I found this film to be a good companion piece to The Third Man--same period, many similar situations. Too bad it will probably be seen by so few--no DVD for this one--a real pity!

Chris