The Fascist_
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.
Director
Luciano Salce
Starring
Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Fascist was released 65 years ago in 1961.
The Fascist is a Comedy, War film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Ugo Tognazzi
Federale Primo Arcovazzi
Georges Wilson
Professor Erminio Bonafé
Mireille Granelli
Rita
Stefania Sandrelli
Lisa
Gianrico Tedeschi
Arcangelo Baldacci
Elsa Vazzoler
Matilde Baldacci
Renzo Palmer
Partigiano Taddei
Gianni Agus
Capo del fascio di Cremona
Franco Giacobini
Militare a Rocca Sabina
Ester Carloni
Signora abruzzese
Leonardo Severini
Peppino De Martino
Politico antifascista nascosto
Salvo Libassi
Edy Biagetti
Nando Angelini
Gino Buzzanca
Luciano Bonanni
Autista del bus
Leopoldo Valentini
Jimmy il Fenomeno
Passeggero del bus
Luciano Salce
Tenente Rudolf (uncredited)
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STUDIOS (2)
Cine Produzione Astoria
D.D.L.
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What is The Fascist about?
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.
How long is The Fascist?
The Fascist has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed The Fascist?
The Fascist was directed by Luciano Salce.
Who stars in The Fascist?
The cast of The Fascist includes Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli, Gianrico Tedeschi.
What is the rating of The Fascist?
The Fascist has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 69 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
War