Movie

Many Wars Ago (1970)

• September 17, 1970
• 1h 41m

• Drama
• War

“They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”

Overview

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

Writers

Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Emilio Lussu

Starring

Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté