Many Wars Ago
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Original Language
- IT
🎭 Cast
Mark FrechetteLt. Sassu
Alain CunyGen. Leone
Gian Maria VolontéLt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero AlbertiniCapt. Abbati
Pier Paolo CapponiLt. Santini
Franco GraziosiMaj. Malchiodi
Mario FelicianiColonel Doctor
Alberto MastinoSoldier MarrasiB
Brunetto Del VitaCol. Stringari
Nino VingelliWounded Soldier from Naples🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Many Wars Ago about?
- 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.
- Who directed Many Wars Ago?
- Many Wars Ago was directed by Francesco Rosi.
- When was Many Wars Ago released?
- Many Wars Ago was released on September 17, 1970.
- How long is Many Wars Ago?
- Many Wars Ago has a runtime of 1h 41m.
- Where can I track Many Wars Ago?
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