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The General of the Dead Army (1983): Cast

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The General of the Dead Army is a 1983 drama directed by Luciano Tovoli, starring Michel Piccoli as Benetandi, Marcello Mastroianni and Anouk Aimée. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The General of the Dead Army (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Luciano Tovoli
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The General of the Dead Army About?

The premise of The General of the Dead Army without spoilers.

In the early 1960s, nearly two decades after World War II, an Italian general and an army colonel who serves as a priest travel to Albania on a mission to locate and recover the skeletal remains of Italian soldiers killed in the conflict, so they can be returned for proper burial in Italy. While venturing deeper into the Albanian countryside, they discover they are being shadowed by another general, intent on finding the bodies of German soldiers who fell in the same war.

The General of the Dead Army Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The General of the Dead Army Cast & Characters

Michel Piccoli leads the cast as Benetandi, with Marcello Mastroianni as General Ariosto and Anouk Aimée as Countess Betsy Mirafiore. Directed by Luciano Tovoli; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The General of the Dead Army Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Le général de l'armée morte” and “L'armata ritorna”.

Also known as
  • Le général de l'armée morte
  • L'armata ritorna
  • Генерал мертвої армії

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The General of the Dead Army FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The General of the Dead Army, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The General of the Dead Army?

The General of the Dead Army runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The General of the Dead Army released?

The General of the Dead Army was released on October 19, 1983.

Who directed The General of the Dead Army?

The General of the Dead Army was directed by Luciano Tovoli.

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Who is in the cast of The General of the Dead Army?

The General of the Dead Army stars Michel Piccoli as Benetandi, Marcello Mastroianni as General Ariosto and Anouk Aimée as Countess Betsy Mirafiore, among 5 credited actors.

Does The General of the Dead Army have a post-credit scene?

No. The General of the Dead Army has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The General of the Dead Army in?

The original language of The General of the Dead Army is Italian.

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