The Best of Enemies (1961)

6.9/10 • 104 min • Comedy War

Overview

During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.

Cast

David Niven

Maj. Richardson

Alberto Sordi

Capt. Blasi

Michael Wilding

Lt. Burke

Harry Andrews

Capt. Rootes

Noel Harrison

Lt. Hilary

Amedeo Nazzari

Maj. Fornari

Aldo Giuffrè

Sgt. Todini

David Opatoshu

Bernasconi

Tiberio Mitri

Pvt. Moccia

Ronald Fraser

Perfect

Duncan Macrae

Sgt. Trevethan

Bernard Cribbins

Col. Brownlow

Michael Trubshawe

Col. Brownhow

Robert Desmond

Pvt. Singer

Kenneth Fortescue

Lt. Thomlinson

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