Many Wars Ago
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“They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”
Synopsis
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.
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Mark Frechette
Lt. Sassu
Alain Cuny
Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volonté
Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertini
Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponi
Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosi
Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Feliciani
Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastino
Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vita
Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
Wounded Soldier from Naples
Zdravko Smojver
Sergeant
Antonio Pavan
Lt. Pavan
Emilio Bonucci
Soldier
Franco Acampora
Soldier
Luigi Pignatelli
Lt. Avellini
Spartaco Conversi
Lieutenant
Maurizio Mastino
Scout Soldier
Daria Nicolodi
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Emilio Lussu
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Uomini contro
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Jadran Film, Prima Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Rosi
Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Emilio Lussu
Piero Piccioni
Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Luciano Perugia, Marina Cicogna, Francesco Rosi
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Rosi
Writer
Tonino Guerra
Writer
Raffaele La Capria
Writer
Francesco Rosi
Director
Luciano Perugia
Producer
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Franco Carretti
Costume Design
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Marina Cicogna
Producer
Francesco Rosi
Producer
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Many Wars Ago
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Many Wars Ago about?
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.
Who directed Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in Many Wars Ago?
The principal cast of Many Wars Ago includes Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté, Giampiero Albertini, Pier Paolo Capponi.
When was Many Wars Ago released and how long is it?
Many Wars Ago was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Many Wars Ago?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Many Wars Ago was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is Many Wars Ago based on a book or true story?
Many Wars Ago is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emilio Lussu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).