How are characters connected in The Fascist?

Name: The Fascist
Genre: comedy, war
Released: 1961
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Ugo Tognazzi, Georges Wilson, Mireille Granelli, Stefania Sandrelli, Gianrico Tedeschi

The 15 characters in The Fascist form a network of alliances, conflicts, and complex dynamics. Explore the interactive relationship map to see how each character connects.

The Fascist (1961) Character Relationships & Connections Map

Character Relationships in The Fascist

Federale Primo Arcovazzi (played by Ugo Tognazzi) is a protagonist in The Fascist. A fascist militant recruited by Cremona bosses to capture anti-fascist professor Bonafè in exchange for a promotion. He pursues Bonafè across war-torn Italy, experiencing numerous mishaps including vehicle breakdowns, German imprisonment, and theft of his clothes. Despite his incompetence and attempts to desert, he relentlessly recaptures Bonafè. Ultimately, he is saved from a lynch mob by Bonafè, who sacrifices his own chance at safety to help Primo blend into the Allied liberation. Professor Erminio Bonafé (played by Georges Wilson) is a protagonist in The Fascist. A renowned anti-fascist philosopher and future democratic leader targeted by fascists. Initially escaping Primo’s first raid, he is captured but repeatedly manages to evade him using ingenuity, such as improvising explosives against German guards. He helps Primo navigate fascist checkpoints, negotiates the safety of a hiding poet, and ultimately fakes shooting Primo to save him from resistance fighters, before joining the Allied-backed resistance to prepare for post-war Italy. Rita (played by Mireille Granelli) appears in The Fascist. A resourceful thief who initially scams Bonafè out of money. She later reunites with the duo, steals all their clothing and gear, and leaves them stranded. Upon reaching Rome, she offers Primo a fascist Federale uniform in exchange for his clothes, which he accepts to secure his promised promotion before the final confrontation. Lisa (played by Stefania Sandrelli) appears in The Fascist. Arcangelo Baldacci (played by Gianrico Tedeschi) appears in The Fascist. A celebrated nationalist poet whom Primo idolized and whose writings inspired Primo’s fascist ideology. Hidden in a cellar in Rocca Sabina, Baldacci is revealed to be alive and merely waiting for the fascist regime to collapse. Bonafè discovers him and secures his own temporary freedom by promising to assist in Baldacci’s future political rehabilitation. Tenente Rudolf (uncredited) (played by Luciano Salce) appears in The Fascist. Pier Maria Castaldi (played by Gianni Dei) appears in The Fascist. Passeggero del bus (played by Jimmy il Fenomeno) appears in The Fascist.

Character Relationship Map: The Fascist

The Fascist (1961) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Federale Primo Arcovazzi (played by Ugo Tognazzi) — protagonist
A fascist militant recruited by Cremona bosses to capture anti-fascist professor Bonafè in exchange for a promotion. He pursues Bonafè across war-torn Italy, experiencing numerous mishaps including ve...
Professor Erminio Bonafé (played by Georges Wilson) — protagonist
A renowned anti-fascist philosopher and future democratic leader targeted by fascists. Initially escaping Primo’s first raid, he is captured but repeatedly manages to evade him using ingenuity, such a...
Rita (played by Mireille Granelli) — supporting
A resourceful thief who initially scams Bonafè out of money. She later reunites with the duo, steals all their clothing and gear, and leaves them stranded. Upon reaching Rome, she offers Primo a fasci...
Lisa (played by Stefania Sandrelli) — supporting
Arcangelo Baldacci (played by Gianrico Tedeschi) — supporting
A celebrated nationalist poet whom Primo idolized and whose writings inspired Primo’s fascist ideology. Hidden in a cellar in Rocca Sabina, Baldacci is revealed to be alive and merely waiting for the...
Tenente Rudolf (uncredited) (played by Luciano Salce) — minor
Pier Maria Castaldi (played by Gianni Dei) — minor
Passeggero del bus (played by Jimmy il Fenomeno) — minor
Politico antifascista nascosto (played by Peppino De Martino) — minor
Autista del bus (played by Luciano Bonanni) — minor
Matilde Baldacci (played by Elsa Vazzoler) — supporting
Partigiano Taddei (played by Renzo Palmer) — supporting
Capo del fascio di Cremona (played by Gianni Agus) — supporting
A fascist official in Cremona who recruits and assigns Primo Arcovazzi the mission of capturing Professor Bonafè, promising him a promotion for success.
Militare a Rocca Sabina (played by Franco Giacobini) — supporting
A Wehrmacht soldier encountered by Primo and Bonafè who confiscates their motorcycle sidecar and temporarily detains them after recognizing Bonafè as a wanted anti-Jewish writer.
Signora abruzzese (played by Ester Carloni) — supporting

Story Analysis

A fascist guard's misguided mission to capture an anti-fascist professor unravels into a journey of ideological reversal and survival.

Plot Progression

The Capture Mandate
Road to Rome
Shadows & Secrets
Fall of Rome

Directed by Luciano Salce

The Fascist (1961) · 6.9/10 · comedy, war

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