Many Wars Ago
They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
7.3
143 votes
1970
1h 41m
Drama
War
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.
Directed by Francesco Rosi
Top 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 MarrasiB
Brunetto Del Vita
Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
Wounded Soldier from NaplesZ
Zdravko Smojver
SergeantA
Antonio Pavan
Lt. Pavan
Emilio Bonucci
SoldierF
Franco Acampora
SoldierL
Luigi Pignatelli
Lt. Avellini
Spartaco Conversi
LieutenantM
Maurizio Mastino
Scout Soldier
Daria Nicolodi
Nurse
Bruno Pischiutta
Bayonet Soldier
Gianni Pulone
Wounded Soldier from RomeDetails
Status
Released
Release date
September 17, 1970
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
Italian
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