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Cast
Fernandel
as Attilio Capellaro
Gino Cervi
as Mario Venicio
Franco Parenti
as Virgili
Andrea Aureli
as Luciano Mezzanotte
Franck Fernandel
as Gianni Cappelaro
Milla Sannoner
as Aurora Vinicio
Dada Gallotti
as Silvana Crippa
Gérard Herter
as German officer
Amelia Perrella
as Bianca Vinicio
Giuseppe Giannetto
as Don Fausto
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1962
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Comedy
Votes9
DirectorGiorgio Bianchi
WritersAlbert Valentin, Jean Manse
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Changing of the Guard
About The Changing of the Guard
During WW2, it's not wise to be a mayor chosen by the fascists with the Americans' impending arrival.
Directed by Giorgio Bianchi, The Changing of the Guard leans on a strong ensemble — Fernandel, Gino Cervi, Franco Parenti — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1962.
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