March on Rome (film)

March on Rome Italian La marcia su Roma is a 1962 comedy film by Dino Risi with Vittorio Gassman and Ugo Tognazzi, aimed at describing the March on Rome of Benito Mussolinis black shirts from the point of view of two newly recruited, nave black shirts.

The film is set in Rome in 1922. Two friends returning from the First World War, Rocchetti and Gavazza, join the Fascist Party, and are convinced that the movement and the leader Mussolini can guarantee a period of peace, growth and stability in an Italy torn by the destruction of bombs. Unfortunately the joys of the two friends soon vanish, as Mussolini proves to be a tyrant, which is revealed during the March on Rome. When Rocchetti tries to rebel and resign from the party, he is beaten almost to death. Fortunately Gavazza saves him, and runs away with his friend. However, the March on Rome is made, and the two friends cannot help but watch in silence as the political change happens.

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