How I Lost the War
Come persi la guerra
Synopsis
Leo Bianchetti has just finished his military service but then is again called to arms; after 10 years on various fronts, he finds himself again in Italy to guard a bridge destroyes by the Germans that he doesn't want to leave.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Borghesio
- Screenplay & Story
- Tullio Pinelli, Steno, Mario Amendola, Mario Monicelli, Aldo De Benedetti, Carlo Borghesio, Leonardo Benvenuti
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Come persi la guerra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, R.D.L.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Borghesio
Tullio Pinelli, Steno, Mario Amendola, Mario Monicelli, Aldo De Benedetti, Carlo Borghesio, Leonardo Benvenuti, Marcello Giannini
Nino Rota
Aldo Tonti
Rolando Benedetti
Luigi Rovere
Department Leadership Roster
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Steno
Screenplay
Carlo Borghesio
Director
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Mario Amendola
Screenplay
Mario Monicelli
Screenplay
Luigi Rovere
Producer
Aldo De Benedetti
Screenplay
Carlo Borghesio
Screenplay
Leonardo Benvenuti
Screenplay
Rolando Benedetti
Editor
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About How I Lost the War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How I Lost the War about?
Leo Bianchetti has just finished his military service but then is again called to arms; after 10 years on various fronts, he finds himself again in Italy to guard a bridge destroyes by the Germans that he doesn't want to leave.
Who directed How I Lost the War?
How I Lost the War was directed by Carlo Borghesio.
Who stars in How I Lost the War?
The principal cast of How I Lost the War includes Erminio Macario, Vera Carmi, Nando Bruno, Carlo Campanini, Folco Lulli.
When was How I Lost the War released and how long is it?
How I Lost the War was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for How I Lost the War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How I Lost the War was composed by Nino Rota.