Flashback (1969)

1969, Film, 106 min, Drama, War, Italian, Italy, MoviePedia score 64

Heinz is a German soldier stationed as a sniper overlooking his own army from a tree. When he falls asleep, his troops are gone and he is left alone to defend the incoming enemy invasion. Flashbacks recall his wartime experiences and his transition from a human being into a sadistic murderer and rapist.

Directed by Raffaele Andreassi

Cast

• Fred Robsahm as Heinz Prüller
• Pilar Castel
• Dada Gallotti
• Sandra Dal Sasso
• Gianni Cavina
• Antonietta Fiorito
• Pietro Bonfiglioli
• Gabriele Fornacioni
• Vittorio Gobbi

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