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ITALY · 1963

The Shortest Day

Sergio Corbucci
Italian Neorealism military comedy World War I Italian army bumbling soldiers accidental heroism
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Synopsis

Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.

Year1963
CountryItaly
DirectorSergio Corbucci
MovementItalian Neorealism
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