Many Wars Ago (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1970, Many Wars Ago is a drama and war film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 101 minutes. “They fought by the rule book... and died by the thousands!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Many Wars Ago stars Gian Maria Volonté as Lt. Ottolenghi, Alain Cuny as Gen. Leone, Mark Frechette as Lt. Sassu and Giampiero Albertini as Capt. Abbati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Many Wars Ago has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Many Wars Ago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Many Wars Ago tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Many Wars Ago (1970)?
- In US, Many Wars Ago is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Many Wars Ago worth watching?
- Many Wars Ago holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Many Wars Ago?
- Many Wars Ago stars Gian Maria Volonté, Alain Cuny, Mark Frechette, Giampiero Albertini and Pier Paolo Capponi.