In "Big Night", a strict captain is tasked with capturing a crucial Italian village, but the Italian soldiers are willing to surrender on one condition: they get to hold a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the captain that this is the only way to achieve their goal, but things get complicated when aerial reconnaissance requires them to pretend to be fighting. Amidst the chaos, an intelligence officer is sent in to sort out the situation, while the mayor's daughter adds a romantic twist to the festivities.

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A strategic Italian village surrenders to the Allies on one condition, agreeing to host a festive celebration while deceiving aerial reconnaissance into believing they're engaged in fierce ground battles during World War II.