Many Wars Ago

(1970)Directed by Francesco Rosi101 minDrama, War
They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!

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.

Mark Frechetteas Lt. Sassu
Alain Cunyas Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volontéas Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertinias Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponias Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosias Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Felicianias Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastinoas Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vitaas Col. Stringari
Nino Vingellias Wounded Soldier from Naples
Zdravko Smojveras Sergeant
Antonio Pavanas Lt. Pavan
Emilio Bonuccias Soldier
Luigi Pignatellias Lt. Avellini
Spartaco Conversias Lieutenant
Maurizio Mastinoas Scout Soldier
Bruno Pischiuttaas Bayonet Soldier
Gianni Puloneas Wounded Soldier from Rome
WCWilliam Conroyas Italian Soldier (uncredited)
Francesco D'Addaas Military Doctor (uncredited)
Stavros Tornesas General's Aide (uncredited)