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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.
Many Wars Ago (1970) is a drama and war film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on September 17, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté and Giampiero Albertini. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
Mark Frechette
as Lt. Sassu
Alain Cuny
as Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volonté
as Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertini
as Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponi
as Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosi
as Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Feliciani
as Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastino
as Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vita
as Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
as Wounded Soldier from Naples
Zdravko Smojver
as Sergeant
Antonio Pavan
as Lt. Pavan
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra and Raffaele La Capria, produced by Luciano Perugia, Marina Cicogna and Francesco Rosi.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 143 ratings.
A truly compelling anti-war film from Italy, which echoes Kubrick's earlier masterpiece Paths of Glory. Excellent performances and camera work communicate the message well: war is the most insane kind of hell indeed...
Reviewed on July 17, 2019
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The main cast of Many Wars Ago (1970) includes Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté, Giampiero Albertini and Pier Paolo Capponi. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Many Wars Ago was released on September 17, 1970 and runs for 1h 41m.
Many Wars Ago (1970) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
