The Shortest Day (1963) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Shortest Day (1963) — Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage
The Shortest Day (1963) Storyline
Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.
Full Cast & Crew
- Ciccio Ingrassia as Francesco Coppola
- Franco Franchi as Franco Lo Grugno
- Gino Cervi as Colonnello Daini
- Totò as frate bersagliere
- Eduardo De Filippo as mafioso
- Peppino De Filippo as Zio Peppino
- Terence Hill as Soldato austriaco
- Aldo Fabrizi as facchino
- Walter Chiari as avvocato difensore
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Erede Siciliano (uncredited)
- Simone Signoret as Contadina
- Stewart Granger as Avvocato (uncredited)
- Erminio Macario as Soldato in cucina (uncredited)
- Virna Lisi as Naja, una spia austriaca
- Carlo Pisacane as Zio Michele (uncredited)
Why Watch The Shortest Day?
The Vibe: The Shortest Day is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1963. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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