The Fascist

Name: The Fascist
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1961-01-01
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli, Gianrico Tedeschi

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1961| 1h 42m| IMDb 6.3

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Comedy

Directed by Luciano Salce, this 1961 political satire stars Ugo Tognazzi, a zealous fascist tasked with escorting anti-fascist professor, played by Georges Wilson, across a war-torn Italy. Along the journey, they encounter chaos, civilians, and a young Stefania Sandrelli. A dark comedy that exposes the absurdity of totalitarian beliefs, earning the film critical acclaim in postwar Italian cinema.

Director: Luciano Salce