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Title: The Conformist

Release Date: 1 Jul 1970

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama

Director: Marianne Productions, Maran Film, Mars Film Produzione, Mars Films

Production Companies: Marianne Productions, Maran Film, Mars Film Produzione, Mars Films

Overview: A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.7 (677 votes)

Cast

  • Marcello Clerici: Jean-Louis Trintignant
  • Giulia: Stefania Sandrelli
  • Manganiello: Gastone Moschin
  • Anna Quadri: Dominique Sanda
  • Professor Quadri: Enzo Tarascio
  • The Colonel: Fosco Giachetti
  • Italo Montanari: José Quaglio
  • Giulia's Mother: Yvonne Sanson
  • Marcello's Mother: Milly
  • Confessor: Antonio Maestri
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