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Critic David Parkinson
rated 10

Funny and frightening, seductive and satirical, ridiculous and tragic, this remains Bertolucci's greatest film.

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Cast & Crew

Jean-Louis Trintignant
As Marcello Clerici
Alessandro Haber
As Drunk Blind Man
Pierre Clémenti
As Pasqualino 'Lino' Semirama
Massimo Sarchielli
As Blind Man

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In 1930s Italy, a young man named Marcello struggles with his own identity and sense of belonging. He becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and passion, as he is drawn into the fascist movement and assigned to assassinate a former teacher who has become an enemy of the state. As Marcello navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own desires and loyalties, and make a choice that will change his life forever.

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The Conformist was released in theaters on July 1, 1970.