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They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands! - Many Wars Ago
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Title: Many Wars Ago

Release Date: 17 Sep 1970

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Drama, War

Director: Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica

Production Companies: Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica

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.

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Average Vote: 7.3 (135 votes)

Cast

  • Lt. Sassu: Mark Frechette
  • Gen. Leone: Alain Cuny
  • Lt. Ottolenghi: Gian Maria Volonté
  • Capt. Abbati: Giampiero Albertini
  • Lt. Santini: Pier Paolo Capponi
  • Maj. Malchiodi: Franco Graziosi
  • Colonel Doctor: Mario Feliciani
  • Soldier Marrasi: Alberto Mastino
  • Col. Stringari: Brunetto Del Vita
  • Wounded Soldier from Naples: Nino Vingelli
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