The Girl and the General
La ragazza e il generale
“What happens when the roles of man and woman are reversed?”
Synopsis
A young woman and a soldier team up to deliver an Austrian General to Italian forces during World War I. Their quest for the 1,000 Lire reward changes their lives unexpectedly.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pasquale Festa Campanile
- Screenplay & Story
- Pasquale Festa Campanile, Luigi Malerba
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La ragazza e il generale
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Pasquale Festa Campanile, Luigi Malerba, Massimo Franciosa
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Guarnieri
Jolanda Benvenuti
Carlo Ponti, Luciano Perugia
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Luciano Perugia
Producer
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Director
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Screenplay
Luigi Malerba
Screenplay
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Luciano Spadoni
Production Design
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl and the General
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl and the General about?
A young woman and a soldier team up to deliver an Austrian General to Italian forces during World War I. Their quest for the 1,000 Lire reward changes their lives unexpectedly.
Who directed The Girl and the General?
The Girl and the General was directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
Who stars in The Girl and the General?
The principal cast of The Girl and the General includes Rod Steiger, Virna Lisi, Umberto Orsini, Tony Gaggia, Jacques Herlin.
When was The Girl and the General released and how long is it?
The Girl and the General was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl and the General?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl and the General was composed by Ennio Morricone.