The Great War
"The great battle spectacle of our time!"
Originally released in 1959. The Great War is a comedy/war film. directed by Mario Monicelli. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, and Silvana Mangano
Synopsis
Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (363 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Vittorio Gassman
as Giovanni Busacca
Alberto Sordi
as Oreste Jacovacci
Silvana Mangano
as Costantina
Folco Lulli
as Bordin
Bernard Blier
as Capitano Castelli
Romolo Valli
as Tenente Gallina
Vittorio Sanipoli
as Maggiore Venturi
Nicola Arigliano
as Giardino
Mario Valdemarin
as Sottotenente Lorenzi
Tiberio Mitri
as Mandich
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- gray-film
- DDL Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great War about?
Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
Who directed The Great War?
The Great War was directed by Mario Monicelli.
How long is The Great War?
The Great War has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was The Great War released?
The Great War was released on October 28, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great War?
The main cast of The Great War includes Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli, Bernard Blier.
Is The Great War worth watching?
The Great War has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 363 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.