Many Wars Ago

IMDb 7.3 1970 • 101 min • DramaWar

Director

Francesco Rosi

Country

IT

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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