The Great War Movie Review 1959

Two Italian soldiers find themselves in the midst of WWI, much against their will. They try a number of schemes to get out of fighting and working, but their circumstance dictates otherwise. Slightly muddled, but generally good acting.

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Available on VHS
Running time 118 minutes.
Originally from French, Italian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, World War I

Cast

Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli

Director

Mario Monicelli

Music

Nino Rota

Producer

Dino De Laurentiis, Lopert