Roaring Years

Roaring Years

1962 · 106 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Luigi Zampa · Written by Vincenzo Talarico

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