The Best of Enemies (1961)

10/26/1961 (IT) • 1h 44m

Comedy, War

Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?

Overview

During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.

Top Billed Cast

David Niven

Maj. Richardson

Alberto Sordi

Capt. Blasi

Harry Andrews

Capt. Rootes

Noel Harrison

Lt. Hilary

Amedeo Nazzari

Maj. Fornari

Aldo Giuffrè

Sgt. Todini

David Opatoshu

Bernasconi

Tiberio Mitri

Pvt. Moccia


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

ethiopia

airplane crash

grudging respect

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