Many Wars Ago
Released: September 17, 1970Runtime: 101 minLanguage: IT
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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Mark Frechette
as Sub-lieutenant Roberto Sassu
Alain Cuny
as General Leone
Gian Maria Volonte
as Lieutenant Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertini
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Pier Paolo Capponi
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Franco Graziosi
as Major Ruggero Malchiodi
Mario Feliciani
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Alberto Mastino
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Brunetto Del Vita
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Nino Vingelli
as Neapolitan Injured Soldier
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