Friendly Enemies (1942): Cast & Plot
Friendly Enemies is a 1942 drama directed by Allan Dwan, starring Charles Winninger as Karl Pfeiffer, James Craig and Otto Kruger. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Edward Small Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Friendly Enemies About?
The premise of Friendly Enemies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Against the backdrop of World War I, two German immigrants who have built fortunes in America share a deep friendship. While one embraces his new country's stance against Germany, the other remains unwaveringly loyal to the old homeland. This steadfast devotion leads to a tragic outcome for his friend and underscores the peril of blind loyalty.
Friendly Enemies Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- german
- loyalty conflict
- stock footage
- stubborn
- delivery man
- police inspector
- cigar smoking
- slang
- misplaced loyalty
- fistfight
- black eye
- feud
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- immigrant
- immigration
- world war one
- based on play
Friendly Enemies Cast & Characters
Charles Winninger leads the cast as Karl Pfeiffer, with James Craig as Bill Pfeiffer and Otto Kruger as Anton Miller. Directed by Allan Dwan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allan Dwan
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Charles Winninger as Karl Pfeiffer - James Craig as Bill Pfeiffer
- Otto Kruger as Anton Miller
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Charles Ruggles as Heinrich Block
Also Starring in Friendly Enemies
· 8 more- Nancy Kelly June Block
- Charles Lane Braun
- Addison Richards Inspector McCarthy
- Dick Wessel Delivery man
- Greta Meyer Gretchen
- Ilka Grüning Mrs. Pfeffier
- John Piffle Schnitzler
- Ruth Holley Nora
More from Allan Dwan
More films directed by Allan Dwan, best-rated first: Sands of Iwo Jima, Most Dangerous Man Alive, Enchanted Island and The River’s Edge.
Friendly Enemies Plot Summary
What happens in Friendly Enemies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Karl Pfeiffer, a New York City brewer, finds himself at odds with President Wilson’s plan to send troops overseas, driven by a fear that his German homeland could be torn apart by a global conflict. He hopes to seek a peaceful resolution in a way that protects his family and his livelihood, but his strong opinions draw sharp attention from those who traffic in fear and manipulation.
Full summary
The whole story of Friendly Enemies, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Friendly Enemies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the New York City brewer at the center of the story?
Friendly Enemies Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Amichevole rivalità” and “Vaarallinen asiamies”.
- Also known as
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- Amichevole rivalità
- Vaarallinen asiamies
- Enemics amistosos
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Movies Like Friendly Enemies
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Enemy, The Enemies and Three Comrades.
Friendly Enemies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Friendly Enemies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Friendly Enemies?
Friendly Enemies runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Friendly Enemies released?
Friendly Enemies was released on June 21, 1942.
Who directed Friendly Enemies?
Friendly Enemies was directed by Allan Dwan.
More films by Allan Dwan Who is in the cast of Friendly Enemies?
Friendly Enemies stars Charles Winninger as Karl Pfeiffer, James Craig as Bill Pfeiffer and Otto Kruger as Anton Miller, among 12 credited actors.
Does Friendly Enemies have a post-credit scene?
No. Friendly Enemies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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