The Best of Enemies (1961)

Director:

Guy Hamilton

Writers:

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay), Agenore Incrocci (screenplay),

Stars:

David Niven, Alberto Sordi, Michael Wilding

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Niven	...	Maj. Richardson
Alberto Sordi	...	Capt. Blasi
Michael Wilding	...	Lt. Burke
Harry Andrews	...	Capt. Rootes
Noel Harrison	...	Lt. Hilary
Ronald Fraser	...	Perfect
Bernard Cribbins	...	Col. Brownlow
Duncan Macrae	...	Sgt. Trevethan
Robert Desmond	...	Pvt. Singer
Kenneth Fortescue	...	Lt. Thomlinson
Michael Trubshawe	...	Col. Brownhow
David Opatoshu	...	Bernasconi
Amedeo Nazzari	...	Maj. Fornari
Aldo Giuffrè	...	Sgt. Todini
Pietro Marascalchi	...	Cpl. Bortolini

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

desert | british army | colonialism | airplane crash | capture | 

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Taglines:

One of the great comedies of all time!

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | War

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le meilleur ennemi

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Italian censorship visa # 34965 delivered on 11-10-1961.

User Reviews

A Definite Favorite

This movie is one of my favorites. Niven is hilarious as is Sordi. They play off each other beautifully and the script is a laugher from beginning to end. Sordi's wide-eyed expressions and expressive Italian style complimented Niven's traditional Brit, "Jolly ho, Old Pip!" making a wonderful film. The soccer game between the Italians and Brits using a round Ethiopian basket is a classic scene. I love this film, have seen it at least a dozen times and will see it again every chance I get. Hey, join in and see it too. You will not be disappointed.