Many Wars Ago
"They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!"
Originally released in 1970. Many Wars Ago is a drama/war film. directed by Francesco Rosi.
Starring Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, and Gian Maria Volonté
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (140 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Brunetto Del Vita
as Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
as Wounded Soldier from Naples
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Jadran Film
- Prima Cinematografica
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, indig...
Who directed Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago was directed by Francesco Rosi.
How long is Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Many Wars Ago released?
Many Wars Ago was released on September 17, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Many Wars Ago?
The main cast of Many Wars Ago includes Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté, Giampiero Albertini, Pier Paolo Capponi.
Is Many Wars Ago worth watching?
Many Wars Ago has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 140 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.