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The Best of Enemies
“Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?”
6.9 / 10• 1961• 1h 44m•NR• English
ComedyWar
Storyline
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
David Niven
Maj. Richardson
Lead
Alberto Sordi
Capt. Blasi
Michael Wilding
Lt. Burke
Harry Andrews
Capt. Rootes
Noel Harrison
Lt. Hilary
Amedeo Nazzari
Maj. Fornari
Aldo Giuffrè
Sgt. Todini
David Opatoshu
Bernasconi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Guy Hamilton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Best of Enemies is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
