The Great War

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The Great War ★★ La Grande Guerre 1959

Two Italian soldiers find themselves in the midst of WWI, much against their will. They try a number of schemes to get out of fighting and working, but their circumstance dictates otherwise. Slightly muddled, but generally good acting. 118m/ B VHS . FR IT Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli; D: Mario Monicelli; M: Nino Rota.

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