Many Wars Ago
They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
1970 · 1h 41m · Not Rated
Drama, War
Directed by
Francesco Rosi
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Francesco Rosi Director
- Mark Frechette as Lt. Sassu
- Alain Cuny as Gen. Leone
- Gian Maria Volonté as Lt. Ottolenghi
- Giampiero Albertini as Capt. Abbati
- Pier Paolo Capponi as Lt. Santini
- Alberto Mastino as Marrasi
- Franco Graziosi as Maj. Malchiodi
- Mario Feliciani as Colonel Doctor
- Brunetto Del Vita as Col. Stringari
- Nino Vingelli Cast
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