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They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
7.3 / 10 IMDb September 17, 1970 1h 41m
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
Runtime
1h 41m
Release Date
September 17, 1970
Genre
Drama, War
Status
Released
Languages
Italian
Country
Italy, Yugoslavia
Cast
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
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Brunetto Del Vita
as Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
as Wounded Soldier from Naples
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Zdravko Smojver
as Sergeant
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Antonio Pavan
as Lt. Pavan
Emilio Bonucci
as Soldier
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Franco Acampora
as Soldier
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Luigi Pignatelli
as Lt. Avellini
Spartaco Conversi
as Lieutenant
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Maurizio Mastino
as Scout Soldier
Daria Nicolodi
as Nurse
Bruno Pischiutta
as Bayonet Soldier
Gianni Pulone
as Wounded Soldier from Rome
Production Companies
Jadran FilmPrima Cinematografica
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