Many Wars Ago
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1970-09-17
Runtime: 101 mins
Director: Francesco Rosi
Writer: Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi
Spoken language: Italiano
Genres: Drama, War
Original title: Many Wars Ago
Production Companies: Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica
Production Countries: Italy, Yugoslavia
Cast
Mark Frechette
Alain Cuny
Gian Maria Volonté
Giampiero Albertini
Pier Paolo Capponi
Franco Graziosi
Mario Feliciani
Alberto Mastino
Brunetto Del Vita
Nino Vingelli
Zdravko Smojver
Antonio Pavan
Emilio Bonucci
Franco Acampora
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