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The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

19611h 44m
ComedyWar

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Released

Release

1961

Runtime

1h 44m

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Storyline

"Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?"

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Oct 26, 1961
Languages
ItalianEnglish
Director
Guy Hamilton
Guy Hamilton
Production
DDL Cinematografica
DDL Cinematografica
Production Countries
Italy

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