The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies (1961)

12/12/1961 (GB)
Comedy, War
1h 44m

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

Overview

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 HamiltonDirector
  • Agenore IncrocciScreenplay
  • Furio ScarpelliScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • world war ii
  • ethiopia
  • airplane crash
  • grudging respect

Top Billed 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

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