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
Noel Harrison
as Lt. Hilary
Amedeo Nazzari
as Maj. Fornari
Aldo Giuffrè
as Sgt. Todini
David Opatoshu
as Bernasconi
Tiberio Mitri
as Pvt. Moccia
Alessandro Ninchi
as Sub. Lt. Del Pra
Pietro Marascalchi
as Cpl. Bortolini
Bruno Cattaneo
as Pvt. Mattone
