The Best of Enemies

August. 06,1962 NR

Rating：

6.7

Genre：

Comedy War

Keywords：

World War Ii Airplane Crash Ethiopia

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

David Niven as Maj. Richardson

Alberto Sordi as Capt. Blasi

Michael Wilding as Lt. Burke

Harry Andrews as Capt. Rootes

Amedeo Nazzari as Maj. Fornari

Aldo Giuffrè as Sgt. Todini

David Opatoshu as Bernasconi

Ignazio Dolce as Sentinel

Ronald Fraser as Perfect

Duncan Macrae as Sgt. Trevethan

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Reviews

TinsHeadline

1962/08/06

Touches You

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Solemplex

1962/08/07

To me, this movie is perfection.

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Voxitype

1962/08/08

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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Adeel Hail

1962/08/09

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

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steve49er

1962/08/10

Saw this film while stationed at a remote site in the military. As I remember, it was one of the few movies, at the time, that really made me laugh. It so resembled the nuttiness of everyday military life. It displays attitudes of peoples from different cultures required to depend upon each other for survival. It shows that war, itself, is a national problem while the average soldier is really not so different from his enemy. If this were on DVD, I would purchase it, in a heartbeat. The truths brought forward in this story are as meaningful today as when I saw it in 1962. Best yet, every member of the military audience viewing it, laughed until they rolled. It didn't matter what their political orientation, the humor was there for all to see. If a fan of "King of Hearts", I recommend it.

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tonyomega-1

1962/08/11

This is one of my favorite movies. I've only seen it twice because it has been unavailable on tape, cd or dvd. I'm hoping that it is released for the public soon. I've been trying to get a copy for years.It pokes a little fun at the ineptitudes of the combatants, but it also shows that they were at war. It has an ending that enjoy very much.For those who haven't seen this movie, try it if you can get a copy, you'll get an hour and a half of excellent entertainment.

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artzau

1962/08/12

This movie is one of my favorites. Niven is hilarious as is Sordi. They play off each other beautifully and the script is a laugher from beginning to end. Sordi's wide-eyed expressions and expressive Italian style complimented Niven's traditional Brit, "Jolly ho, Old Pip!" making a wonderful film. The soccer game between the Italians and Brits using a round Ethiopian basket is a classic scene. I love this film, have seen it at least a dozen times and will see it again every chance I get. Hey, join in and see it too. You will not be disappointed.

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Charles-33

1962/08/13

A war movie about the comedy of errors that occurs when blundering Italian and British combat units try to outwit each other in North Africa during WW II. Made with wit and humanity, it's a shame this fine picture never seemed to find the audience it deserved.

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