Last Days of Mussolini

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Last Days of Mussolini
Review added by
David Beckett

The true story of the greatest manhunt of the century!
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 124
Retail Price: £17.99
Release Date: 26/01/2009
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
April, 1945, The Third Reich are losing ground during the final months of World War II, fascist dictator Mussolini (Steiger) flees the wrath of his own people and heads for Switzerland with his mistress, Claretta Petacci. Hunted by both the Americans led by Jack Donati, and the partisans, Mussolini is swiftly captured by the freedom fighters and held prisoner on the shores of Lake Como. Mussolini and his lover must endure a night of soul searching before answering for their crimes at dawn.

History comes to life in this explosively tense, sprawling World War II drama also featuring ACADEMY AWARD® winner Henry Fonda (The Grapes Of Wrath), Lino Capolicchio (The House Of Laughing Windows), Umberto Raho (Secrets Of A Call Girl), Luciano Pigozzi (The Whip And The Body) and Franco Nero (Django) with a score composed by Ennio Morricone.

Special Features:
- Interview with Director Carlo Lizzani
- Trailer
- Photo Gallery