Many Wars Ago
1970, Italian. Directed by Francesco Rosi.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Francesco RosiDirector
- Mark FrechetteLt. Sassu
- Alain CunyGen. Leone
- Gian Maria VolontéLt. Ottolenghi
- Giampiero AlbertiniCapt. Abbati
- Pier Paolo CapponiLt. Santini
- Franco GraziosiMaj. Malchiodi
- Mario FelicianiColonel Doctor
- Alberto MastinoSoldier Marrasi
- Brunetto Del VitaCol. Stringari
- Nino VingelliWounded Soldier from Naples
- Zdravko SmojverSergeant
- Antonio PavanLt. Pavan
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1970
- Original title
- Uomini contro
- Country
- Italy, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi
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Many Wars Ago: quick answers
Is Many Wars Ago worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Many Wars Ago have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Many Wars Ago on?
Many Wars Ago isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Many Wars Ago?
If you liked Many Wars Ago, try Jacknife, The Beast of War, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed Many Wars Ago?
Many Wars Ago (1970) was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Mark Frechette, Alain Cuny, Gian Maria Volonté.