Marching in Darkness

Marching in Darkness

1996 · 105 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

A young recruit to the Italian army discovers and rejects the seedy world of soldiers who prostitute themselves to supplement their income. But before leaving this world he is raped by a highly-respected senior officer and must decide whether to risk bringing proceedings against him.

Directed by Massimo Spano · Written by Massimo Spano

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