The Great War (1959)
Original title: La grande guerra
The Great War is a 1959 Italian-language comedy movie directed by Mario Monicelli, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi and Silvana Mangano.
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.
Quick answers
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 army.
When was The Great War released?
The Great War was released on 28 October 1959.
How long is The Great War?
The Great War runs 2h 17m.
Who made The Great War?
The Great War was directed by Mario Monicelli.
Cast
- Vittorio Gassman as Giovanni Busacca
- Alberto Sordi as Oreste Jacovacci
- Silvana Mangano as Costantina
- Folco Lulli as Bordin
- Bernard Blier as Capitano Castelli
- Romolo Valli as Tenente Gallina
- Vittorio Sanipoli as Maggiore Venturi
- Nicola Arigliano as Giardino
- Mario Valdemarin as Sottotenente Lorenzi
- Tiberio Mitri as Mandich
- Livio Lorenzon as Sergente Barriferri
- Tiberio Murgia as Rosario Nicotra