Let's Arm Ourselves and Go!

1971 1h 39m IT

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 11

Comedy

Synopsis

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Franco and Ciccio work as waiters in an inn in France. The day Ciccio officially takes French citizenship, the First World War breaks out between Germany and France and all citizens are forced to enlist.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Franco Franchi
Franco
Ciccio Ingrassia
Ciccio
Martine Brochard
Lilì
Philippe Clay
generale McMaster
Anna Maestri
infermiera
Alfonso Tomas
Captain Dubois
Renato Pinciroli
French General
Dante Cleri
proprietario del cafè

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nando Cicero
Writers: Giulio Scarnicci, Renzo Tarabusi, Steno
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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1 / 8

ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nando Cicero, shot by Joe D'Amato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lina Caterini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia and Martine Brochard carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066784 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nando Cicero directs. Joe D'Amato behind the camera. Carlo Rustichelli scores. Lina Caterini cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Nando Cicero, shot by Joe D'Amato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Lina Caterini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia and Martine Brochard carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0066784 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.