The Last Four Days
Mussolini - Ultimo atto
“The true story of the greatest manhunt of the century!”
Synopsis
In 1945, the dictator of fascist Italy and Hitler's close ally Benito Mussolini faces defeat. In a desperate attempt to avoid capture, he tries to flee the country with his lover Claretta Petacci, but Italian partisans are on their tail.
Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
Mussolini
Lisa Gastoni
Claretta Petacci
Franco Nero
Walter Audisio
Henry Fonda
Kardinal Schuster
Lino Capolicchio
Pedro
Massimo Sarchielli
Alessandro Pavolini
Andrea Aureli
Francesco Maria Barracu
Rodolfo Dal Pra
Rodolfo Graziani
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Jack Donati
Giuseppe Addobbati
Raffaele Cadorna
Umberto Raho
Guido Leto
Bruno Corazzari
Tenente Fritz Birzer
Manfred Freyberger
capitano Otto Kisnat
Franco Balducci
Francesco Colombo
Franco Mazzieri
Guido Buffarini Guidi
Bill Vaders
tenente Fallmeyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Lizzani
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabio Pittorru, Carlo Lizzani
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Mussolini - Ultimo atto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Aquila Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Lizzani
Fabio Pittorru, Carlo Lizzani
Ennio Morricone
Roberto Gerardi
Jim Bryan, Franco Fraticelli
Enzo Peri
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Lizzani
Director
Fabio Pittorru
Screenplay
Jim Bryan
Editor
Roberto Gerardi
Director of Photography
Carlo Lizzani
Screenplay
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Ugo Pericoli
Costume Design
Enzo Peri
Producer
Amedeo Fago
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Four Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Four Days about?
In 1945, the dictator of fascist Italy and Hitler's close ally Benito Mussolini faces defeat. In a desperate attempt to avoid capture, he tries to flee the country with his lover Claretta Petacci, but Italian partisans are on their tail.
Who directed The Last Four Days?
The Last Four Days was directed by Carlo Lizzani.
Who stars in The Last Four Days?
The principal cast of The Last Four Days includes Rod Steiger, Lisa Gastoni, Franco Nero, Henry Fonda, Lino Capolicchio.
When was The Last Four Days released and how long is it?
The Last Four Days was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Four Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Four Days was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Four Days?
The Last Four Days holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).