The Biggest Battle
Il grande attacco
“The most awesome battle ever seen!”
Synopsis
A story of how World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
Top Cast
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Helmut Berger
Lt. Kurt Zimmer
Samantha Eggar
Annelise Ackermann
Giuliano Gemma
Capitano Martin Scott
John Huston
Sean O'Hara
Stacy Keach
Maggiore Mannfred Roland
Ray Lovelock
Lt. John Foster
Aldo Massasso
Lt. William McShane
Venantino Venantini
Michael
Ida Galli
Sybill Scott
Orson Welles
Narratore
Edwige Fenech
Danielle
Henry Fonda
Generale Foster
Patrick Reynolds
O'Hara's Aide
Aldo Barberito
SS major
Massimo Bonetti
German Soldier
Rik Battaglia
American commando
Andrea Bosic
Mimmo Parnat
Fulvio Mingozzi
French partisan
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umberto Lenzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Umberto Lenzi
- Original Score
- Franco Micalizzi
- Original Title
- Il grande attacco
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- National Cinematografica, Dania Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umberto Lenzi
Umberto Lenzi, Cesare Frugoni
Franco Micalizzi
Federico Zanni
Eugenio Alabiso
Mino Loy, Luciano Martino
Department Leadership Roster
Umberto Lenzi
Director
Giuseppe Bassan
Production Design
Umberto Lenzi
Screenplay
Cesare Frugoni
Writer
Mino Loy
Producer
Riccardo Petrazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Franco Micalizzi
Original Music Composer
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Federico Zanni
Director of Photography
Luciano Martino
Producer
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Biggest Battle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Biggest Battle about?
A story of how World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
Who directed The Biggest Battle?
The Biggest Battle was directed by Umberto Lenzi.
Who stars in The Biggest Battle?
The principal cast of The Biggest Battle includes Helmut Berger, Samantha Eggar, Giuliano Gemma, John Huston, Stacy Keach.
When was The Biggest Battle released and how long is it?
The Biggest Battle was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Biggest Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Biggest Battle was composed by Franco Micalizzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Biggest Battle?
The Biggest Battle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).