Mussolini: The Untold Story
This seven hour mini-series is based on the memories of Vittorio Mussolini, the oldest son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The film opens in 1922 as Mussolini gathers his power through the use of his Black Shirt militia. Promoting himself as Caesar reincarnate, Il Duce gains a national fervor that peaks after the Italian invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935. In 1938, Mussolini attempted to promote peace at a Munich conference. Nonetheless he aligned himself with Hitler and drew his country into World War II. Of course, this led to his country's downfall and his total dishonor.
- 1985-1985
- 1 season
- NBC
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
This seven hour mini-series is based on the memories of Vittorio Mussolini, the oldest son of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The film opens in 1922 as Mussolini gathers his power through the use of his Black Shirt militia. Promoting himself as Caesar reincarnate, Il Duce gains a national fervor that peaks after the Italian invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935. In 1938, Mussolini attempted to promote peace at a Munich conference. Nonetheless he aligned himself with Hitler and drew his country into World War II. Of course, this led to his country's downfall and his total dishonor.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Nov 24, 1985
The story of Mussolini's rise to power, oppression and corruption from 1922.
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2:44Mussolini: The Untold Story
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Awards
- 1986 - Eddie - Best Edited Episode from a Television Mini-Series - Nominated
- 1986 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production - Nominated
- 1986 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Special - Nominated
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