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The Best of Enemies(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-10-26
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38 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?
Overview:
During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.
Languages: Italian, English.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
DDL Cinematografica
Movie: The Best of Enemies
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Niven
Maj. Richardson
Alberto Sordi
Capt. Blasi
Michael Wilding
Lt. Burke
Harry Andrews
Capt. Rootes
Noel Harrison
Lt. Hilary
Amedeo Nazzari
Maj. Fornari
Aldo Giuffrè
Sgt. Todini
David Opatoshu
Bernasconi
Tiberio Mitri
Pvt. Moccia
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Overview
During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.
Release Date
1961-10-26
Average
6.9
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?
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