The Best of Enemies
1961, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?
During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- David NivenMaj. Richardson
- Alberto SordiCapt. Blasi
- Michael WildingLt. Burke
- Harry AndrewsCapt. Rootes
- Noel HarrisonLt. Hilary
- Amedeo NazzariMaj. Fornari
- Aldo GiuffrèSgt. Todini
- David OpatoshuBernasconi
- Tiberio MitriPvt. Moccia
- Alessandro NinchiSub. Lt. Del Pra
- Pietro MarascalchiCpl. Bortolini
- Bruno CattaneoPvt. Mattone
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1961
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luciano Vincenzoni, Furio Scarpelli
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The Best of Enemies: quick answers
Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Best of Enemies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Best of Enemies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Best of Enemies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Best of Enemies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Best of Enemies on?
The Best of Enemies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1961. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best of Enemies?
If you liked The Best of Enemies, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Oh! What a Lovely War, Shoulder Arms.
Who directed The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies (1961) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars David Niven, Alberto Sordi, Michael Wilding.