Movie • 1959
The Great War
The great battle spectacle of our time!
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ComedyWarDramaSlow BurnFeel GoodEmotional DepthHidden Gem
Why Watch
A Comedy, War pick with emotionally resonant storytelling, a patient, deliberate slow burn — Filmistani Score 85.
Synopsis
Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
Cast
Vittorio Gassman
Giovanni Busacca
Alberto Sordi
Oreste Jacovacci
Silvana Mangano
Costantina
Folco Lulli
Bordin
Bernard Blier
Capitano Castelli
Romolo Valli
Tenente Gallina
Vittorio Sanipoli
Maggiore Venturi
Nicola Arigliano
Giardino
Mario Valdemarin
Sottotenente Lorenzi
Tiberio Mitri
Mandich
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