Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? (1970): Cast & Plot
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? is a 1970 comedy drama directed by Hy Averback, starring Brian Keith as Officer Michael M. Nace, Ernest Borgnine and Tony Curtis. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Hy Averback
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? About?
The premise of Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
War erupts between soldiers stationed at a quiet Southern army base and the nearby town’s civilians. Officer Brian Keith strives for peace, but Sheriff Ernest Borgnine—a bumbling, trigger‑happy lawman—quickly calls in the militia. Playboy sergeant Tony Curtis lands in jail, prompting Keith to commandeer a tank to free him, and the situation spirals into chaotic mayhem.
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- dance
- m 7 priest self propelled howitzer
- tank
- army vs civilians
- dark comedy
- soldier
- small town
- militia
- arrest
- army base
- sergeant
- scene during opening credits
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- aerial camera shot
- hitchhiking
- satire comedy
- independent film
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? Cast & Characters
Brian Keith leads the cast as Officer Michael M. Nace, with Ernest Borgnine as Sheriff Harve and Tony Curtis as Shannon Gambroni. Directed by Hy Averback; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hy Averback
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Brian Keith as Officer Michael M. Nace -
Ernest Borgnine as Sheriff Harve -
Tony Curtis as Shannon Gambroni -
Don Ameche as Col. Flanders
Also Starring in Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
· 13 more- Bradford Dillman Capt. Myerson
- Ivan Dixon Sgt. Jones
- Tom Ewell Billy Joe Davis
- Suzanne Pleshette Ramona
- Arthur O'Connell Mr. Kruft
- Dorothy Green Mrs. Kruft
- John Fiedler Maj. Purvis
- Christopher Mitchum Alturi
- James Gavin Helicopter Pilot
- John Lasell Dr. Hillery
- Stan Barrett Green Beret Soldier
- Jean Argyle Mrs. Calhoun
- John James Bannon 1st MP
More from Hy Averback
More films directed by Hy Averback, best-rated first: Where the Boys Are, She’s in the Army Now, A Guide for the Married Woman and The New Maverick.
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? Plot Summary
What happens in Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the southern United States, Col. Flanders commands a U.S. Army base and dreams of bettering relations with the local community by staging a big, friendly event. To pull it off, he assigns Warrant Officer Michael M. Nace, [Brian Keith], sergeants Shannon Gambroni, [Tony Curtis], and Sgt. Jones, [Ivan Dixon], along with Capt. Myerson, [Bradford Dillman], to organize a town-wide dance and keep security tight, hoping goodwill will bloom without inviting trouble.
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How Well Do You Know Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came??
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of event does Col. Flanders hope will bring the Army base and the local community closer together?
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Supponiamo che dichiarino la guerra e nessuno ci vada” and “Stellt Euch vor, es gibt Krieg und keiner geht hin”.
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- Supponiamo che dichiarino la guerra e nessuno ci vada
- Stellt Euch vor, es gibt Krieg und keiner geht hin
- Esta noche vamos de guerra
- Vamos Fazer a Guerra?
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Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came??
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? released?
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? was released on September 11, 1970.
Who directed Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came??
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? was directed by Hy Averback.
More films by Hy Averback Who is in the cast of Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came??
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? stars Brian Keith as Officer Michael M. Nace, Ernest Borgnine as Sheriff Harve and Tony Curtis as Shannon Gambroni, among 17 credited actors.
Does Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? have a post-credit scene?
No. Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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