Many Wars Ago (1970)

7.3/10 101 min Drama War

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.

Cast

Mark Frechette

Lt. Sassu

Alain Cuny

Gen. Leone

Gian Maria Volonté

Lt. Ottolenghi

Giampiero Albertini

Capt. Abbati

Pier Paolo Capponi

Lt. Santini

Franco Graziosi

Maj. Malchiodi

Mario Feliciani

Colonel Doctor

Alberto Mastino

Soldier Marrasi

Nino Vingelli

Wounded Soldier from Naples

Emilio Bonucci

Soldier

Spartaco Conversi

Lieutenant

Daria Nicolodi

Nurse

Bruno Pischiutta

Bayonet Soldier

Gianni Pulone

Wounded Soldier from Rome

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