El fin de la 2 ª Guerra Mundial. Las fuerzas aliadas entran en una base de cohetes alemán bien guardado y secuestran entre otros, el genio Dr. Von Heinken. Cuando tratan de escapar son seguidos tanto por alemanes y rusos que tanto quieren tener en sus manos el médico.
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.
Johnny Bannion se ha pasado los tres últimos años en prisión tramando el robo más importante de su carrera. Cuando sale de la cárcel, lleva a cabo su plan. Entierra el botín en el campo, pero es arrestado antes de poder revelarle el escondrijo a su banda.
After high school the lover's Ursula and Gerhard paths part: she stays in the small town, while he attends university in Hamburg to become a composer. While she remains faithful to their love, he forgets more and more about her when he becomes successful as song writer for the famous singer Dahl. Disappointed, Ursula turns to Gerhard's former friend Peter.
Thomas Holinka has returned home from war and captivity. In the absence of a suitable home, he finds himself in what seems to be an abandoned monastery. When the nuns return, a conflict is inevitable because Holinka is addicted to alcohol and gambling .
