world war ii,ethiopia,airplane crash,grudging respect

The Best of Enemies (1961)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Guy Hamilton
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    Maj. Richardson David Niven
  • Profile picture of Alberto Sordi
    Capt. Blasi Alberto Sordi
  • Profile picture of Michael Wilding
    Lt. Burke Michael Wilding
  • Profile picture of Harry Andrews
    Capt. Rootes Harry Andrews
  • Profile picture of Amedeo Nazzari
    Maj. Fornari Amedeo Nazzari
  • Profile picture of Aldo Giuffrè
    Sgt. Todini Aldo Giuffrè
  • Profile picture of David Opatoshu
    Bernasconi David Opatoshu
  • Profile picture of Tiberio Mitri
    Pvt. Moccia Tiberio Mitri

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Keywords

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