The Conformist

The Conformist

A dazzling movie.

R 1971 · 108 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci · Written by Bernardo Bertolucci

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