The Fuhrer Runs Amok

During a war between France and Germany, Adolf Hitler proposes that a football match between the two nations determine the outcome of the conflict. While the German team prepares for the game under the leader's own coaching, three French soldiers named Johnny, Harry, and Toto attempt to kidnap him. These men, who are facing execution for trying to desert, find themselves mistaken for world champions after arriving in Germany. They must join the German squad to help the regime prove its superiority on the field while they simultaneously work to foil the leader's plans.

This 1974 comedy was directed by Philippe Clair and written by Anita Benzaquen. The film is a co-production between France, Italy, and Germany, produced by Saul Cooper. The cast features Henri Tisot as Adolf Hitler and Alice Sapritch as Eva Braun, alongside Michel Galabru, Luis Rego, Maurice Risch, and Patrick Topaloff. Audience reception has been poor, as reflected by a rating of 2.8/10 on IMDb based on 123 votes.