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The Conformist

Original title: Il conformista
  • 1970
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
40K
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Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dominique Sanda, and Stefania Sandrelli in The Conformist (1970)
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A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

  • Director
    • Bernardo Bertolucci
  • Writers
    • Alberto Moravia
    • Bernardo Bertolucci
  • Stars
    • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    • Stefania Sandrelli
    • Gastone Moschin
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,743
    1,842
    • Director
      • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • Writers
      • Alberto Moravia
      • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • Stars
      • Jean-Louis Trintignant
      • Stefania Sandrelli
      • Gastone Moschin
    • 150User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast35

    Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant
    • Marcello
    • (as Jean Louis Trintignant)
    Stefania Sandrelli
    Stefania Sandrelli
    • Giulia
    Gastone Moschin
    Gastone Moschin
    • Manganiello
    Dominique Sanda
    Dominique Sanda
    • Anna
    Pierre Clémenti
    Pierre Clémenti
    • Lino
    Enzo Tarascio
    • Professor Quadri
    José Quaglio
    José Quaglio
    • Italo
    Fosco Giachetti
    Fosco Giachetti
    • Il colonnello
    Yvonne Sanson
    Yvonne Sanson
    • Madre di Giulia
    Milly
    Milly
    • Madre di Marcello
    Giuseppe Addobbati
    Giuseppe Addobbati
    • Padre di Marcello
    Antonio Maestri
    • Confessore
    Alessandro Haber
    Alessandro Haber
    • Cieco ubriaco
    Massimo Sarchielli
    Massimo Sarchielli
    • Cieco
    Christian Aligny
    • Raoul
    • (as Cristian Alegny)
    Pierangelo Civera
    • Franz
    Pasquale Fortunato
    Pasquale Fortunato
    • Marcello bambino
    Gianni Amico
    • Allievo Prof. Quadri
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • Writers
      • Alberto Moravia
      • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews150

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The hospital that Clerici's father is at is actually the Teatro Libera (Free Theater) at the Palazzo dei Congressi in EUR, a massive complex on the outskirts of Rome that was begun as a monument to the Fascist Government. This massive, modernist white marble complex and theater have appeared in several other films and television shows.
    • Goofs
      When young Marcello shoots up Lino's room, the squibs are clearly visible in the walls before they explode.
    • Quotes
      • Italo: A normal man? For me, a normal man is one who turns his head to see a beautiful woman's bottom. The point is not just to turn your head. There are five or six reasons. And he is glad to find people who are like him, his equals. That's why he likes crowded beaches, football, the bar downtown...
      • Marcello: At Piazza Venice.
      • Italo: He likes people similar to himself and does not trust those who are different. That's why a normal man is a true brother, a true citizen, a true patriot...
      • Marcello: A true fascist.
    • Alternate versions
      The "Dance of the Blind" sequence was restored for the 1994 re-issue of the film. This had been cut for the American release. Contrary to early reports, the DVD released by Paramount does include this scene.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Chi È Più Felice Di Me?
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Cesare A. Bixio
      Arranged by Georges Delerue

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 21, 1971 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • West Germany
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • French
      • Latin
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • El conformista
    • Filming locations
      • Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Rome, Lazio, Italy(Clerici walking along the museum's wall)
    • Production companies
      • Mars Film
      • Marianne Productions
      • Maran Film
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $750,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $238,792
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,498
      • Jan 8, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $723,258
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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