Many Wars Ago

7.3/10 • 137

1970-09-17 • 1h 41m

DramaWar

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

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.

Directors: Francesco Rosi
Writters: Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi
Editors: Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi, Ruggero Mastroianni

DramaWar

Many Wars Ago

1970-09-17 • 1h 41m

7.3/10 • 137

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

Directors: Francesco Rosi
Writters: Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi
Editors: Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi, Ruggero Mastroianni

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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
Brunetto Del Vita
Col. Stringari

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Nutshell

Jul 17, 2019

8/10

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...