Blood on the Balcony
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Pasquale Prunas
Director
Enzo Biagi
Screenwriter
G. B. Cavallero
Scenario
Romeo Ciatti
Film Editor
G. Laura
Scenario
Roberto Nicolosi
Music Score
Film Details
Also Known As
Benito Mussolini
Release Date
Jan
1964
Premiere Information
New York opening: 29 Jun 1964
Production Company
Etrusca Cinematografica; Galatea
Distribution Company
Jillo Film Productions
Country
Italy
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
Synopsis
The film traces the life of Benito Mussolini from 1914 to his death at the hands of Italian partisans in 1945. Authentic newsreel footage shows the rise of fascism in Italy. There are scenes of Mussolini as the crusading editor of a Milanese newspaper, the founding of the Fascist Party in 1919, the march on Rome in 1922, and the collapse of King Vittorio Emmanuel's reign. In addition, scenes of Mussolini's private life are shown, as are scenes of major historical events, including the Ethiopian campaign, the alliance with Hitler, and Italy's participation in World War II.
Film Details
Also Known As
Benito Mussolini
Release Date
Jan
1964
Premiere Information
New York opening: 29 Jun 1964
Production Company
Etrusca Cinematografica; Galatea
Distribution Company
Jillo Film Productions
Country
Italy
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Opened in Rome in May 1962 as Benito Mussolini; running time: 105 min.
