Salt in the Wound (1969)
Original title: Il dito nella piaga
A twist of fate leads a recent Westpoint grad into being responsible for the execution of two fellow American GIs. The young lieutenant comes of age, and the two battle hardened veterans achieve a state of grace through acts of sacrifice.
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Klaus KinskiCpl. Brian Haskins / Norman Carr
George HiltonMichael Sheppard
Ray SaundersPvt. John Grayson / Calvin Mallory
Betsy BellDanielaLanfranco CobianchiMayorEnrico PaganiMascetti
Piero MazzinghiDon Fernando
Ugo AdinolfiAmerican SoldierUmberto CecconiRoberto PaganoThe BoyGiorgio De GiorgiCaptain (uncredited)Marta SalvadoriVillager (uncredited)Movie DNA
Genre affinityWarEmotional intensityWarDirector preference373884Actor preference326810 · 496354 · 903656Country preferenceItDecade preference1960
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Frequently asked questions about Salt in the Wound
What is Salt in the Wound about?
A twist of fate leads a recent Westpoint grad into being responsible for the execution of two fellow American GIs. The young lieutenant comes of age, and the two battle hardened veterans achieve a state of grace through acts of sacrifice.
How long is Salt in the Wound?
Salt in the Wound has a runtime of 98 minutes.