Mussolini: The Untold Story

– George C. Scott, Lee Grant, Virginia Madsen, Raul Julia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Gabriel Byr..

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TVSeries
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
6 Hours and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Mussolini: The Untold Story (1985)

George C. Scott, Lee Grant, Virginia Madsen, Raul Julia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Gabriel Byrne star in this Emmy-nominated program about the rise and fall of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Recounting his life with his wife, children and mistress, this biography (based on the recollections of Mussolini's eldest son, Vittorio) chronicles Il Duce's tyranny as he plunges Italy into the dark days of World War II.

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Release Date:

24 Nov 1985

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
UNRATED

Main Actors:

George C. Scott, David Suchet

Plot:

This seven hour mini-series is based on the memories of Vittorio Mussolini, the oldest son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The film opens in 1922 as Mussolini gathers his power through the use of his Black Shirt militia. Promoting himself as Caesar reincarnate, Il Duce gains a national fervor that peaks after the Italian invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935. In 1938, Mussolini attempted to promote peace at a Munich conference. Nonetheless he aligned himself with Hitler and drew his country into World War II. Of course, this led to his country's downfall and his total dishonor.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10