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8.1/10
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The Italian Army fought against the Austrians during World War I.The Italian Army fought against the Austrians during World War I.The Italian Army fought against the Austrians during World War I.
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8.1/10
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- Director
- Writers
- Agenore Incrocci(story and screenplay)
- Furio Scarpelli(story and screenplay)
- Luciano Vincenzoni(story and screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Agenore Incrocci(story and screenplay)
- Furio Scarpelli(story and screenplay)
- Luciano Vincenzoni(story and screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total
- Director
- Writers
- Agenore Incrocci(story and screenplay) (dialogue)
- Furio Scarpelli(story and screenplay) (dialogue)
- Luciano Vincenzoni(story and screenplay)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaItalian censorship visa # 30261 delivered on 16-9-1959.
- ConnectionsEdited into Lo schermo a tre punte (1995)
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An Italian comic masterpiece
I've only seen it twice, and it's already one of my favorite Italian movies of all time.Directed by legendary Mario Monicelli, this excellent comedy is set during WWI, when the Italians had to defend the river Piave from the Austrians.Two of the Italian soldiers happen to be really lazy cowards:Giovanni Busacca(Vittorio Gassman) from Milan and Oreste Jacovacci(Alberto Sordi) from Rome.They would rather spend their time at home with the mates and the ladies instead of fighting for their country.The only fights they have are with each other, both insulting the other one with their particular accents and dialects (you probably have to be Italian yourself to really appreciate most of the gags). The most interesting thing is perhaps how the two actors handle their roles: Sordi is very calm, controlled and "normal", while Gassman just can't stop being nervous, shouting and gesticulating all the time.
Just like La Vita è Bella, this movie's purpose is to blame the horrors of war as well as making you laugh as much as you can.
For those who like Italian cinema, La Grande Guerra is a must-see.
Just like La Vita è Bella, this movie's purpose is to blame the horrors of war as well as making you laugh as much as you can.
For those who like Italian cinema, La Grande Guerra is a must-see.
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- MaxBorg89
- Oct 14, 2005
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- Runtime2 hours 17 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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