Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.4/10
Mussolini and I
Overview
World War II is about to end. Benito Mussolini, il Duce, supreme dictator of Fascist Italy, sees his totalitarian dream crumbling and his power slipping away as the terrible day of his ignominious death at the hands of those he so ruthlessly oppressed for more than two decades draws inexorably near.
This production, originally released in 1985, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.4 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Susan Sarandon
Edda Mussolini Ciano
Bob Hoskins
Benito Mussolini
Annie Girardot
Rachele Mussolini
Barbara De Rossi
Claretta Petacci
Dietlinde Turban
Felicitas Beetz
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Sandro Pavolini
Fabio Testi
Lorenzo
Seasons
Miniseries
4 Episodes • Aired 1985-09-08
World War II is about to end. Benito Mussolini, il Duce, supreme dictator of Fascist Italy, sees his totalitarian dream crumbling and his power slipping away as the terrible day of his ignominious death at the hands of those he so ruthlessly oppressed for more than two decades draws inexorably near.
