Many Wars Ago (1970)

09/17/1970 (IT) • Drama, War • 1h 41m

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

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.

Many Wars Ago (1970)

09/17/1970 (IT) • 1h 41m

Drama, War

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

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

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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war i

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