Private Angelo_
"Front line frolics!"
Angelo has been drafted into the Italian Army in World War II. He does not like people shooting at him, so he tries all sorts of tricks to avoid being caught up in the action. However, events always seem to lead him back to the fighting.
Starring
Godfrey Tearle, Maria Denis, Peter Ustinov
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Private Angelo was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
Angelo has been drafted into the Italian Army in World War II. He does not like people shooting at him, so he tries all sorts of tricks to avoid being caught...
Private Angelo is a Comedy, War film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (11)
Godfrey Tearle
Count Piccologrando
Maria Denis
Lucrezia
Peter Ustinov
Pvt. Angelo
Marjorie Rhodes
Countess
James Robertson Justice
Feste
Moyna MacGill
Marchesa Dolce
Robin Bailey
Simon Telfer
Harry Locke
Cpl. Trivet
Bill Shine
Col. Michael
John Harvey
Cpl. McCunn
DG
Diana Graves
Lucia
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What is Private Angelo about?
Angelo has been drafted into the Italian Army in World War II. He does not like people shooting at him, so he tries all sorts of tricks to avoid being caught up in the action. However, events always seem to lead him back to the fighting.
How long is Private Angelo?
Private Angelo has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Private Angelo?
The cast of Private Angelo includes Godfrey Tearle, Maria Denis, Peter Ustinov, Marjorie Rhodes, James Robertson Justice.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
War
