Movies Like The Great War: Genre and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Great War, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Great War (1959) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The great battle spectacle of our time!
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Vittorio Gassman as Giovanni Busacca; Alberto Sordi as Oreste Jacovacci; Silvana Mangano as Costantina; Folco Lulli as Bordin; Bernard Blier as Capitano Castelli; Romolo Valli as Tenente Gallina; Vittorio Sanipoli as Maggiore Venturi; Nicola Arigliano as Giardino
About The Great War
Italy, 1916. Oreste Jacovacci and Giovanni Busacca are called, as all the Italian youths, to serve the army in the WWI. They both try in every way to avoid serving the army.
More like The Great War
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- Oh! What a Lovely War
- All Quiet on the Western Front
- Rainbow: A Private Affair
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Great War?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The Great War?
Vittorio Gassman as Giovanni Busacca; Alberto Sordi as Oreste Jacovacci; Silvana Mangano as Costantina; Folco Lulli as Bordin; Bernard Blier as Capitano Castelli; Romolo Valli as Tenente Gallina; Vittorio Sanipoli as Maggiore Venturi; Nicola Arigliano as Giardino
Is this The Great War guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



