Movie
“They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”
7.3/10
1970
1h 41m
it
Drama
War
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
Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria
Movie Information
Release Date
September 17, 1970
Runtime
1h 41m
Status
Released
Original Language
it
Vote Count
140
Production
Prima Cinematografica
