The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

1961
1h 44m
6.9

6.9/10

38 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica
Production Countries
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 26, 1961
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0054678

Cast

David Niven
David Niven

Maj. Richardson

Alberto Sordi
Alberto Sordi

Capt. Blasi

Michael Wilding
Michael Wilding

Lt. Burke

Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews

Capt. Rootes

Noel Harrison
Noel Harrison

Lt. Hilary

Amedeo Nazzari
Amedeo Nazzari

Maj. Fornari

Aldo Giuffrè
Aldo Giuffrè

Sgt. Todini

David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu

Bernasconi

Tiberio Mitri
Tiberio Mitri

Pvt. Moccia

Alessandro Ninchi
Alessandro Ninchi

Sub. Lt. Del Pra

Pietro Marascalchi
Pietro Marascalchi

Cpl. Bortolini

Bruno Cattaneo
Bruno Cattaneo

Pvt. Mattone

Key Crew

Guy Hamilton
Director
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Agenore Incrocci
Screenplay
Jack Pulman
Screenplay
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer