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Many Wars Ago (1970)
“They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Mark Frechette
Mark Frechette
as Lt. Sassu
Alain Cuny
Alain Cuny
as Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
as Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertini
Giampiero Albertini
as Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponi
Pier Paolo Capponi
as Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosi
Franco Graziosi
as Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Feliciani
Mario Feliciani
as Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastino
Alberto Mastino
as Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vita
Brunetto Del Vita
as Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
Nino Vingelli
as Wounded Soldier from NaplesZdravko Smojver
Zdravko Smojver
as SergeantAntonio Pavan
Antonio Pavan
as Lt. PavanCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 101 min |
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