

Roaring Years
1962-04-21 · 106 min · ★ 6.8
In this satire inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector (aka The Inspector General) and transported to fascist era Italy, the (supposed) incognito visit of a Roman fascist official to a tiny country town shakes deeply the ruling class and their lack of integrity.
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- Directors
- Luigi Zampa
- Production companies
- SpA Cinematografica, Incei Film
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nino ManfrediOmero Battifiori
Gino CerviSalvatore Acquamano
Michèle MercierElvira
Gastone MoschinCarmine Passante
Salvo RandoneIl medico antifascista
Angela LuceRosa De Bellis
Rosalia MaggioDonna Nunzia
Linda SiniElsa
Carla Calòmoglie del preside
Dolores Palumbosignora De Vincenzi
Mario Pisugerarca
Enzo Petitoingegnere del circolo
Alfredo Rizzoattore che interpreta Menelik
Mario Passantecommerciante fascista
Giulio Marchettiattore che interpreta il colonizzatore italiano
Fanfullaattore che interpreta la perfida Albione
Luigi Leonicontadino
Anita Durantemadre di OmeroTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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