Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?

Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?

The motion picture that will melt your chocolate bar.

PG 1970 · 113 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Comedy

War is brewing between the soldiers at an otherwise quiet army base and the civilians of a nearby Southern town. Brian Keith is an officer who tries to keep the peace. However, peace is hard to come by with Ernest Borgnine as a stereotypical dumb hick sheriff who's quick to call in the local militia. Tony Curtis plays a skirt-chasing sergeant who can't stay out of trouble and soon lands in jail. Brian Keith borrows a tank to release his friend from jail. Things get more chaotic after that.

Directed by Hy Averback · Written by Hal Captain

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Brian Keith Officer Michael M. Nace
Tony Curtis Shannon Gambroni
Ernest Borgnine Sheriff Harve
Ivan Dixon Sgt. Jones
Suzanne Pleshette Ramona
Tom Ewell Billy Joe Davis
Bradford Dillman Capt. Myerson
Arthur O'Connell Mr. Kruft
John Fiedler Maj. Purvis
Don Ameche Col. Flanders
Christopher Mitchum Alturi
Jean Argyle Mrs. Calhoun

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