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The Fascist

1961 · 100 min · Director: Luciano Salce

The Fascist (1961) is a comedy, directed by Luciano Salce. It stars Ugo Tognazzi and Georges Wilson. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Fascist Is About

1944. Primo Arcovazzi is a fanatical and not especially bright militiaman of the Fascist Party who takes on the job of escorting an elderly opponent of the regime to Rome, in the hope that it gets him promoted. On the way he fails to notice that Italy has already changed sides, and that blindness is where all the comedy comes from. Luciano Salce directed, with Ugo Tognazzi as Primo. Its real place in film history sits elsewhere, though: this was Ennio Morricone's first feature film score.

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What is The Fascist about?

1944. Primo Arcovazzi is a fanatical and not especially bright militiaman of the Fascist Party who takes on the job of escorting an elderly opponent of the regime to Rome, in the hope that it gets him promoted.

Where can I watch The Fascist?

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How long is The Fascist?

The Fascist runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The Fascist come out?

The Fascist was released in 1961.

Who directed The Fascist?

The Fascist was directed by Luciano Salce.

Who stars in The Fascist?

The Fascist stars Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli.

What is The Fascist's rating?

The Fascist holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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