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.

Mark Frechette
Lt. Sassu

Alain Cuny
Gen. Leone

Gian Maria Volonté
Lt. Ottolenghi

Giampiero Albertini
Capt. Abbati

Pier Paolo Capponi
Lt. Santini

Franco Graziosi
Maj. Malchiodi

Mario Feliciani
Colonel Doctor

Alberto Mastino
Soldier Marrasi
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Release Date
September 17, 1970
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, War
Director