Many Wars Ago (1970)
They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
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.
Director: Francesco Rosi
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 17, 1970
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
- Brunetto Del Vita - Col. Stringari
- Nino Vingelli - Wounded Soldier from Naples
Screenplay
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica
Country: Italy, Yugoslavia
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i
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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, Pier Paolo Capponi, Franco Graziosi.
- How long is Many Wars Ago?
- Many Wars Ago has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Many Wars Ago?
- Many Wars Ago is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Many Wars Ago produced?
- Many Wars Ago was produced in Italy, Yugoslavia.
- What are the themes of Many Wars Ago?
- The themes of Many Wars Ago include: The Horror of War and Humanity.