About this release
A principled young lieutenant (Mark Frechette) volunteers for service on the Asiago Plateau during World War I, only to discover the division commander in charge (Alain Cuny) is a capricious sadist not adverse to executing his own soldiers for imaginary infractions, eventually sparking a bloody mutiny among the troops.
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Disc 1
BD
Many Wars Ago (1970)
101 min
WarDrama
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.
Credits
Director
Francesco Rosi
Writer
Tonino Guerra
Raffaele La Capria
Francesco Rosi
Cast
Mark Frechetteas Lt. Sassu
Alain Cunyas Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volontéas Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertinias Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponias Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosias Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Felicianias Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastinoas Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vitaas Col. Stringari
Nino Vingellias Wounded Soldier from Naples
Cinematographer
Pasqualino De Santis
Composer
Piero Piccioni
Editor
Ruggero Mastroianni
Producer
Luciano Perugia
Marina Cicogna
Francesco Rosi
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 23, 2026