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Movie • 1959

The Great War

The great battle spectacle of our time!

Filmistani85

Hit

IMDb8.15K

371votes

ComedyWarDramaSlow BurnFeel GoodEmotional DepthHidden Gem

Why Watch

A Comedy, War film (1959) rated 8.1/10 on IMDb by 5K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, known for emotionally resonant storytelling. Streaming now on Netflix in India.

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

Available on

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Great War worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates The Great War 85/100 (IMDb: 8.1/10). A strong pick for fans of Comedy.

Where can I watch The Great War online in India?

The Great War is currently streaming on Netflix in India.

Is The Great War a hit or flop?

The Great War is a hit — 5K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 85/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is The Great War about?

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…