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The Fascist (1961)
Director: Luciano Salce
Cast: Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli
Runtime100 min
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1944. Primo Arcovazzi is a fanatical and dim-witted Fascist Party militiaman who accepts to escort an opponent of the regime to Rome in the hope of be promoted — still oblivious as ever to the forthcoming fall of the regime.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Fascist, a 1961 comedy-war film directed by Luciano Salce, has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its satire of Fascism while others finding it uneven in tone. The film has not received any major awards recognition, though its quirky storyline about a dim-witted Fascist militiaman has resonated with some audiences, reflected in its respectable IMDb rating of 7.1/10.
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Fans of deadpan comedies and anti-Fascist satires will enjoy the 1961 film The Fascist, directed by the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Luciano Salce. Starring the talented Ugo Tognazzi, the film takes a darkly humorous look at a fanatical and dim-witted Fascist militiaman during the twilight of Mussolini's regime, offering a biting critique of authoritarian ideologies through its absurdist portrayal of a regime on the brink of collapse.
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The Fascist is a 1961 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Luciano Salce.
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