The Fascist (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, The Fascist is a comedy and war film directed by Luciano Salce, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Fascist stars Ugo Tognazzi as Federale Primo Arcovazzi, Georges Wilson as Professor Erminio Bonafé, Mireille Granelli as Rita and Stefania Sandrelli as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Fascist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fascist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fascist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fascist (1961)?
- In GB, The Fascist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fascist worth watching?
- The Fascist holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fascist?
- The Fascist stars Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli and Gianrico Tedeschi.
- When was The Fascist released?
- The Fascist was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.