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Many Wars Ago (1970)

Movie ★ 7.3 101 min

Drama War

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.

Tonino Guerra Writer Raffaele La Capria Writer Francesco Rosi Writer Francesco Rosi Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 17, 1970
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0066511
Language
Studio
, Prima Cinematografica

Themes

Cast

Mark Frechette Mark Frechette Lt. Sassu Alain Cuny Alain Cuny Gen. Leone Gian Maria Volonté Gian Maria Volonté Lt. Ottolenghi Giampiero Albertini Giampiero Albertini Capt. Abbati Pier Paolo Capponi Pier Paolo Capponi Lt. Santini Franco Graziosi Franco Graziosi Maj. Malchiodi Mario Feliciani Mario Feliciani Colonel Doctor Alberto Mastino Alberto Mastino Soldier Marrasi Brunetto Del Vita Col. Stringari Nino Vingelli Nino Vingelli Wounded Soldier from Naples Zdravko Smojver Sergeant Antonio Pavan Lt. Pavan Emilio Bonucci Emilio Bonucci Soldier Franco Acampora Soldier Luigi Pignatelli Lt. Avellini Spartaco Conversi Spartaco Conversi Lieutenant Maurizio Mastino Scout Soldier Daria Nicolodi Daria Nicolodi Nurse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Many Wars Ago about?
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.
Who directed Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago stars Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté, Giampiero Albertini.
When was Many Wars Ago released?
Many Wars Ago is a 1970 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Many Wars Ago?
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