White Squadron (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, White Squadron is a drama and war film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Lieutenant Mario Ludovici, an army officer, gets himself transferred to a Libyan post when his romance with society girl Cristiana goes on the rocks. Ludovici is looked upon as a weakling by Captain Santelia, the hard-boiled commander of the troops, but after a bitter campaign against a rebel tribe Ludovici proves his true worth and returns as commander when Santelia is mortally wounded. Cristiana arrives and tries to entice him to return to Rome, but he decides to stay in Africa with the army.
Who’s in it. White Squadron stars Fulvia Lanzi as Cristiana, Francesca Dalpe as Paola - l'amica di Cristiana, Fosco Giachetti as Il capitano Santelia and Antonio Centa as Il tenente Mario Ludovici, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, White Squadron has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Squadron page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Squadron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Squadron (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Squadron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Squadron worth watching?
- White Squadron holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in White Squadron?
- White Squadron stars Fulvia Lanzi, Francesca Dalpe, Fosco Giachetti, Antonio Centa and Guido Celano.
- When was White Squadron released?
- White Squadron was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.