The sinister and eccentric Herr Flick of the Gestapo constantly snoops around, suspecting René of subversion.

At home, René must hide his ongoing affairs with his waitresses, Yvette and Maria, from his "long-suffering" and tone-deaf wife, Edith. Style and Legacy

René must remain friendly with corrupt German officers like Colonel von Strohm to avoid being shot. He also helps them hide a priceless stolen painting, "The Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies" by van Klomp, often concealed inside a large sausage.

René's life is a constant, farcical balancing act involving several high-stakes factions: