The Fallen

"In war the fallen are all heroes"

Jan 1 2004 Not Rated 1h 52m
Action, Drama, War

Northern Italy, Autumn 1944, the last days of World War II. Germans and Italians try to defend the Gothic Line and fight the partisans who support the inexorable advance of the US Army.

Plot

In the autumn of 1944, in Northern Italy, the German soldiers resist to the advancement of American forces in an Italy divided in fascist soldiers, communist partisans supported by the civilians and thugs. An American platoon led by Sergeant Malone is assigned to deliver supplies to the front. Meanwhile, the German Lieutenant Gunther tries to keep the morale and discipline of his needy soldiers, and faces many other problems when the Italian troop leaded by the aristocratic Lieutenant Gianini joins his doomed troop. The thugs leaded by Rossini act like vultures, plundering the remains after the battles.

Written by

Nick Day, Caio Ribeiro

Directed by

Ari Taub

Production Countries

Germany, United States of America, Italy

Languages

Deutsch, English, Italiano

Awards

4 wins

Scores
# of Votes
951
Average Rating
5 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA