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The Best of Enemies (1961)

Movie ★ 6.9 104 min

Comedy War

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.

Guy Hamilton Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 1961
Runtime
104 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0054678
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Language
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Themes

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 Sub. Lt. Del Pra Pietro Marascalchi Cpl. Bortolini Bruno Cattaneo Pvt. Mattone Giuseppe Fazio Sgt. Spadoni Ignazio Dolce Sentinel Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser Perfect Duncan Macrae Duncan Macrae Sgt. Trevethan Bernard Cribbins Bernard Cribbins Col. Brownlow Michael Trubshawe Michael Trubshawe Col. Brownhow

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Best of Enemies about?
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.
Who directed The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies stars David Niven, Alberto Sordi, Michael Wilding, Harry Andrews.
When was The Best of Enemies released?
The Best of Enemies is a 1961 comedy, war film.
Where can I watch The Best of Enemies?
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