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The dramatic and violent story of Italy under Fascism told on film for the first time
After the World War I, Mussolini's perspective on life is severely altered; once a willful socialist reformer, now obsessed with the idea of power, he founds the National Fascist Party in 1921 and assumes political power in 1922, becoming the Duce, dictator of Italy. His success encourages Hitler to take power in Germany in 1933, opening the dark road to World War II. (Originally released as a two-part miniseries. Includes colorized archival footage.)Read moreLess
After the World War I, Mussolini's perspective on life is severely altered; once a willful socialist reformer, now obsessed with the idea of power, he founds the National Fascist Party in 1921 and assumes political power in 1922, becoming the Duce, dictator of Italy. His success encourages Hitler to take power in Germany in 1933, opening the dark road to World War II. (Originally released as a two-part miniseries. Includes colorized archival footage.)
The story
After the World War I, Mussolini's perspective on life is severely altered; once a willful socialist reformer, now obsessed with the idea of power, he founds the National Fascist Party in 1921 and assumes political power in 1922, becoming the Duce, dictator of Italy. His success encourages Hitler to take power in Germany in 1933, opening the dark road to World War II. (Originally released as a two-part miniseries. Includes colorized archival footage.)
Cast & crew
Bill PatersonNarrator (voice)
Stefano FregniEttore Ovazza
Alexander StilleSelf
Stanley G. PayneSelf
Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)
Benito MussoliniSelf (archive footage)
Edda Ciano MussoliniSelf (archive footage)Explore the crew
- Director
- Chris Oxley
- Producer
- Chris Oxley
- Editor
- Safi Ferrah
- Writer
- Chris Oxley
- Original Music Composer
- Steve Hamilton