The Shortest Day (1963)

Name: The Shortest Day
Genre: Comedy, History, War
Released: 1963
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Ciccio Ingrassia, Franco Franchi, Gino Cervi, Totò, Eduardo De Filippo

1h 27m Italy

Comedy History War

Plot

Two bumbling soldiers find themselves drafted into the Italian army during World War I. Initially oblivious to the gravity of their situation, their sheer luck and unintentional antics lead them to play a crucial role in securing a significant victory. As they navigate the chaos of war, their comedic misadventures highlight the absurdity of conflict and the randomness of heroism, leaving both their comrades and themselves in disbelief over their unexpected contributions to the battle's outcome.

Cast

Ciccio Ingrassia Franco Franchi Gino Cervi Totò Eduardo De Filippo Peppino De Filippo Terence Hill Aldo Fabrizi Walter Chiari Jean-Paul Belmondo Simone Signoret Stewart Granger Erminio Macario Virna Lisi Carlo Pisacane