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The Best of Enemies

  • 1961
  • Approved
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
804
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The Best of Enemies (1961)
AdventureComedyWar

In 1941 during the desert war in Abyssinia the Italian captain Blasi and the British major Richardson alternate between being bitter enemies or best friends depending on the circumstances.In 1941 during the desert war in Abyssinia the Italian captain Blasi and the British major Richardson alternate between being bitter enemies or best friends depending on the circumstances.In 1941 during the desert war in Abyssinia the Italian captain Blasi and the British major Richardson alternate between being bitter enemies or best friends depending on the circumstances.

  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Suso Cecchi D'Amico
    • Agenore Incrocci
    • Jack Pulman
  • Stars
    • David Niven
    • Alberto Sordi
    • Amedeo Nazzari
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    804
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Suso Cecchi D'Amico
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Jack Pulman
    • Stars
      • David Niven
      • Alberto Sordi
      • Amedeo Nazzari
    • 21User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Maj. Richardson
    Alberto Sordi
    Alberto Sordi
    • Capt. Blasi
    Amedeo Nazzari
    Amedeo Nazzari
    • Maj. Fornari
    Michael Wilding
    Michael Wilding
    • Lt. Burke
    Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews
    • Capt. Rootes
    David Opatoshu
    David Opatoshu
    • Bernasconi
    Aldo Giuffrè
    Aldo Giuffrè
    • Sgt. Todini
    Tiberio Mitri
    • Pvt. Moccia
    Alessandro Ninchi
    • Sub. Lt. Del Pra
    Pietro Marascalchi
    • Cpl. Bortolini
    Bruno Cattaneo
    • Pvt. Mattone
    Giuseppe Fazio
    • Sgt. Spadoni
    Ignazio Dolce
    Ignazio Dolce
    • Sentinel
    Ronald Fraser
    Ronald Fraser
    • Perfect
    Duncan Macrae
    Duncan Macrae
    • Sgt. Trevethan
    Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins
    • Col. Brownlow
    Michael Trubshawe
    Michael Trubshawe
    • Col. Brownhow
    Robert Desmond
    Robert Desmond
    • Pvt. Singer
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Suso Cecchi D'Amico
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Jack Pulman
    • All cast & crew
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    I saw this movie on TV years ago. Sadly I haven't seen it for at least five years, not even on cable. The story deals with the interplay between Italian and British units, mostly focusing on the commanding officers on each side. Sordi and Niven couldn't have been better in their roles. Against the backdrop of the African WW2 campaign the two sides seem to be more of a nuisance to each other than effective participants in the war, but towards the end of the movie we are given a reminder of the tendency to become egotistic as being a major world power involved in a campaign which totally ignores the native population in the country being fought over.This is a very appropriate touch to the movie. The two sides(Brits & Italians) were not the only game in town. I would love to see this movie out on video or DVD and would purchase it immediately.
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    • Jun 2, 2002
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1962 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Liebenswerte Gegner
    • Filming locations
      • Israel(desert scenes)
    • Production company
      • Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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