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The Best of Enemies

NR19611h 44mGuy Hamilton
IMDb 6.7

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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.

ComedyWar
World War IiEthiopiaAirplane CrashGrudging RespectTechnirama

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What is The Best of Enemies (1961) about?

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.

Who stars in The Best of Enemies?

The Best of Enemies stars David Niven (Maj. Richardson), Alberto Sordi (Capt. Blasi), Michael Wilding (Lt. Burke), Harry Andrews (Capt. Rootes), Noel Harrison (Lt. Hilary). The film was directed by Guy Hamilton.

How long is The Best of Enemies?

The Best of Enemies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?

The Best of Enemies holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Comedy, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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