The General of the Dead Army (1983)

The General of the Dead Army (1983) poster

In the early 1960s, nearly 20 years since the Second World War ended, an Italian general, accompanied by a priest who is also an Italian army colonel, is sent to Albania to locate and collect the bones of his countrymen who had died during the war and return them for burial in Italy. As they go deeper into the Albanian countryside they find they are being followed by another general who is looking for the bodies of German soldiers killed in World War II.

Director: Luciano Tovoli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Giuseppe Tinelli, Luciano Tovoli
Editing: Jennifer Augé, Noëlle Boisson
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Luciano Tovoli
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The General of the Dead Army about?
In the early 1960s, nearly 20 years since the Second World War ended, an Italian general, accompanied by a priest who is also an Italian army colonel, is sent to Albania to locate and collect the bones of his countrymen who had died during the war and return them for burial in Italy. As they go deeper into the Albanian countryside they find they are being followed by another general who is looking for the bodies of German soldiers killed in World War II.
Who directed The General of the Dead Army?
The General of the Dead Army was directed by Luciano Tovoli.
Who stars in The General of the Dead Army?
The General of the Dead Army stars Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Michel Piccoli, Gérard Klein, Sergio Castellitto.
How long is The General of the Dead Army?
The General of the Dead Army has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The General of the Dead Army?
The General of the Dead Army is a Drama film.
Where was The General of the Dead Army produced?
The General of the Dead Army was produced in France, Italy.