War Is War
À la guerre comme à la guerre
Synopsis
Summer 1914, Vienna. Franz, a handsome young hussar lieutenant, falls in love with Sissi, daughter of the Austrian Generalissimo. Shortly afterwards, the First World War breaks out. It provides Franz with the perfect opportunity to earn his stripes and claim the girl's hand in marriage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Borderie, Claude Brulé, Francis Cosne, Alexander Lernet-Holenia
- Original Title
- À la guerre comme à la guerre
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Borderie
Bernard Borderie, Claude Brulé, Francis Cosne, Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Borderie
Director
Bernard Borderie
Writer
Claude Brulé
Writer
Francis Cosne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Is War
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What is War Is War about?
Summer 1914, Vienna. Franz, a handsome young hussar lieutenant, falls in love with Sissi, daughter of the Austrian Generalissimo. Shortly afterwards, the First World War breaks out. It provides Franz with the perfect opportunity to earn his stripes and claim the girl's hand in marriage.
Who directed War Is War?
War Is War was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in War Is War?
The principal cast of War Is War includes Leonard Whiting, Curd Jürgens, Herbert Fux, Kurt Heintel, Simone Rethel.
When was War Is War released and how long is it?
War Is War was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is War Is War based on a book or true story?
War Is War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Lernet-Holenia".