Attack and Retreat (1964)

Name: Attack and Retreat
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1964
Duration: 148 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Arthur Kennedy, Tatyana Samoylova, Raffaele Pisu, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Andrea Checchi

2h 28m Italy, Soviet Union

Drama History War

Plot

"Attack and Retreat" sheds light on the overlooked and ultimately futile Italian campaign against the Soviet Union during World War II. The narrative follows the struggles of Italian soldiers as they confront harsh conditions and fierce resistance, revealing the challenges of a poorly coordinated military effort. Through personal stories and the grim realities of war, the film captures the chaos and despair of a mission destined for failure, highlighting themes of camaraderie and the harsh lessons learned in the face of overwhelming odds.

Cast

Arthur Kennedy Tatyana Samoylova Raffaele Pisu Zhanna Prokhorenko Andrea Checchi Riccardo Cucciolla Nino Vingelli Lev Prygunov Grigory Mikhaylov Gino Pernice Peter Falk Vincenzo Polizzi Franco Moruzzi Pasqualino Ferri Mario Anniballi

Attack and Retreat (1964)

Plot

Cast

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