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The Great War (1959): movie guide
The Great War (1959) is a Comedy, War, Drama running about 137 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.1/10 from 381 votes. Notable cast includes Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-10-28
- Runtime: 137 min
- TMDB: 8.1/10
- Genres: Comedy, War, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-10-28
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What is The Great War about?
Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
Cast highlights
The Great War features Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli, Bernard Blier, Romolo Valli. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-10-28. Runtime: 137 minutes. TMDB score: 8.1/10 (381 votes). Genres: Comedy, War, Drama. Original language: it. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Great War?
- The Great War is listed as Comedy, War, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Great War?
- The Great War runs about 137 minutes.
- Who stars in The Great War?
- Cast highlights include Vittorio Gassman, Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Folco Lulli, Bernard Blier, Romolo Valli.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Great War?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Great War?
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