Many Wars Ago
They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
1970 · 101 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, War
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.
Directed by Francesco Rosi · Written by Tonino Guerra
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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 - B Brunetto Del Vita Col. Stringari
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Nino Vingelli Wounded Soldier from Naples - Z Zdravko Smojver Sergeant
- A Antonio Pavan Lt. Pavan
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