The Best of Enemies
Seen it?1961 | 104 min | Comedy, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
During World War II, a plane full of RAF fighter crashes in the Ethiopian desert and they are met upon by an enemy Italian patrol that allows them to go free. But, when the Brits are given orders to attack the Italians, lots of problems ensue.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Guy Hamilton
- David NivenMaj. Richardson
- Alberto SordiCapt. Blasi
- Michael WildingLt. Burke
- Harry AndrewsCapt. Rootes
- Noel HarrisonLt. Hilary
- Amedeo NazzariMaj. Fornari
- Aldo GiuffrèSgt. Todini
- David OpatoshuBernasconi
- Tiberio MitriPvt. Moccia
- Alessandro NinchiSub. Lt. Del Pra