Released:
1970-09-17

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.

Director:
Francesco Rosi

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Drama, War

• 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