Many Wars Ago
“They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”
1970•16•1h 41m•7.3•Released
DramaWar
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
Francesco Rosi
Writer
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Raffaele La Capria
Languages
Italian
Studio
Jadran Film
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
Nino Vingelli
Wounded Soldier from Naples
Zdravko Smojver
Sergeant
Antonio Pavan
Lt. Pavan
Emilio Bonucci
Soldier
Franco Acampora
Soldier
Luigi Pignatelli
Lt. Avellini
Production
Company
Jadran Film
Company
Prima Cinematografica
Producer
Luciano Perugia
Producer
Francesco Rosi
Producer
Marina Cicogna
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