Many Wars Ago 1970

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

Many Wars Ago

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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.

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

Release Date 1970-09-17
Runtime 1h 41m
Directors Francesco Rosi, Pasqualino De Santis, Marco Guarnaschelli, Svetislav Pavlović
Producers Luciano Perugia, Marina Cicogna, Francesco Rosi
Writers Emilio Lussu, Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria

A truly compelling anti-war film from Italy, which echoes Kubrick's earlier masterpiece Paths of Glory. Excellent performances and camera work communicate the message well: war is the most insane kind of hell indeed...

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