Many Wars Ago

Many Wars Ago (1970)

Uomini contro

They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!

Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.

Date of release
1970-09-17
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (144)
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
Francesco Rosi

Casting

  • Mark Frechette — Lt. Sassu
  • Alain Cuny — Gen. Leone
  • Gian Maria Volonté — Lt. Ottolenghi
  • Giampiero Albertini — Capt. Abbati
  • Pier Paolo Capponi — Lt. Santini
  • Franco Graziosi — Maj. Malchiodi
  • Mario Feliciani — Colonel Doctor
  • Alberto Mastino — Soldier Marrasi
  • Brunetto Del Vita — Col. Stringari
  • Nino Vingelli — Wounded Soldier from Naples
  • Zdravko Smojver — Sergeant
  • Antonio Pavan — Lt. Pavan

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