Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.
Mark Frechette
as Lt. Sassu
Alain Cuny
as Gen. Leone
Gian Maria Volonté
as Lt. Ottolenghi
Giampiero Albertini
as Capt. Abbati
Pier Paolo Capponi
as Lt. Santini
Franco Graziosi
as Maj. Malchiodi
Mario Feliciani
as Colonel Doctor
Alberto Mastino
as Soldier Marrasi
Brunetto Del Vita
as Col. Stringari
Nino Vingelli
as Wounded Soldier from Naples
Zdravko Smojver
as Sergeant
Antonio Pavan
as Lt. Pavan
