The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

1961 · 104 min · EN · NR · 7.0 (30 votes)
Dir. Guy Hamilton · Starring David Niven, Alberto Sordi, Michael Wilding, Harry Andrews, Noel Harrison, Amedeo Nazzari · Music Nino Rota

Meet the craziest pair of soldiers ever to play at war! - they're both prisoners - but who captured whom?

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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.

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A charming wartime comedy where unlikely allies navigate the absurdity of conflict. Expect witty banter, moments of genuine suspense, and a feel-good arc about finding common ground amidst the chaos of war.

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