Many Wars Ago
movie

They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!
Released September 17, 1970
Overview
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.
Cast

Mark Frechette
as
Lt. Sassu

Alain Cuny
as
Gen. Leone

Gian Maria Volonté
as
Lt. Ottolenghi

Giampiero Albertini
as
Capt. Abbati

Pier Paolo Capponi
as
Lt. Santini

Franco Graziosi
as
Maj. Malchiodi

Mario Feliciani
as
Colonel Doctor

Alberto Mastino
as
Soldier Marrasi
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Brunetto Del Vita
as
Col. Stringari

Nino Vingelli
as
Wounded Soldier from Naples
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Zdravko Smojver
as
Sergeant
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Antonio Pavan
as
Lt. Pavan
Crew

Francesco Rosi
as
Writer

Tonino Guerra
as
Writer

Raffaele La Capria
as
Writer

Francesco Rosi
as
Director
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Luciano Perugia
as
Producer
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Andrea Crisanti
as
Production Design
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Ezio Di Monte
as
Set Decoration
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Franco Carretti
as
Costume Design

Gabriella Pescucci
as
Costume Design

Emilio Lussu
as
Novel

Marina Cicogna
as
Producer
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Marco Guarnaschelli
as
First Assistant Director