In 1943, with the Allied powers in a stalemate against the German forces in Italy, and the Red Army not gaining ground on the Eastern front, British Intelligence, along with the U.S. O.S.S devise a secret mission to lure German troops away from the Eastern front. This helps the Red Army gain ground against Germany. British Intelligence acquire three experimental Russian 'Yaks' that are to be flown by American pilots from the 7th Army Air Corps. The covert mission is to fly across the English ...[Read Story ]
Originally the direction was entrusted to Alberto Lattuada, who resigned because of a conflict with lead actor Nino Manfredi. The film was completed under the direction of Nino Manfredi