How I Lost the War

How I Lost the War is a 1947 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Borghesio and starring Erminio Macario.

Plot

Italy, late 1940s. After being forced to wear military uniforms for most of his life, when the war ends, Leo replaces them with a firefighter's uniform.

Cast

Erminio Macario as Leo Bianchetti
Vera Carmi as Gemma
Nando Bruno as Checco Tremelloni
Carlo Campanini as The German Captain
Folco Lulli as American Official
Fritz Marlat as Fritz
Marco Tulli as German Official
Piero Lulli as German Official
Nunzio Filogamo as Hat Seller
Gregorio Di Lauro as Soldier
Veriano Ginesi as Soldier