In this interesting Italian WW II comedy-drama, the residents of a remote Italian village find their lives forever changed when two American GIs break out of a German prison camp and hide out in their town. The fugitives are harbored by a local family. This divides the town into those wanting to protect them and those fearing German retribution. When a young German officer arrives to watch the town, tension mounts.
Director: Luigi Zampa. AKA To Live in Peace
Stars: Aldo Fabrizi, Gar Moore, Mirella Monti, John Kitzmiller, Heinrich Bode, Ave Ninchi, Ernesto Almirante, Nando Bruno, Aldo Silvani, Gino Cavalieri, Piero Palermini, Franco Serpilli.
1947 New York Film Critics Awards – Winner Best Foreign Language Film.
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it is always a joy to see Aldo Fabrizi on screen. Many thanks for this enjoyable film
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1947: OCIC jury verdict : This film is amongst the films presented most able to contribute to the spiritual and moral revival of humanity.
Thanks for posting this masterpiece… and let’s pray together for the future of humanity.