---
title: "Arms and the Man"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/arms-and-the-man-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 192727
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Arms and the Man (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/arms-and-the-man-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Arms and the Man is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Bavaria-Filmkunst. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fleeing Swiss mercenary finds refuge in his enemy's bedroom during the 1865 war."

### Why Watch
- features a comedy and romance genre blend
- based on a recognized theatrical play

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details are available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a historical comedy and romance suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/arms-and-the-man-1958#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Franz Peter Wirth
- **Networks / Studios**: Bavaria-Filmkunst

## Key Cast Continuity

- **O.W. Fischer** as *Hauptmann Bluntschli*
- **Liselotte Pulver** as *Raina Petkoff*
- **Ellen Schwiers** as *Louka*
- **Jan Hendriks** as *Leutnant Sergius Slivitzna*
- **Ljuba Welitsch** as *Katharina*
- **Kurt Kasznar** as *Major Petkoff*
- **Manfred Inger** as *Nicola*
- **Horst Tappert** as *Bulgarischer Offizier*
- **Hans Clarin** as *Serbischer Soldat*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1958.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.

### Q: What is another title for the film?
The film is also known by the German title Helden.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The story is set in 1865 during the war between Bulgaria and Serbia.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Arms and the Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/192727)
- [Arms and the Man (1958 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_and_the_Man_(1958_film))
- [Arms and the Man (1932) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/114940-arms-and-the-man/prehled/)
- [Arms and the Man 76% (1989) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4283771-arms-and-the-man)
- [Arms and the Man (1989) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/arms-and-the-man)

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