The Conformist Movie Review 1971

Character study of young Italian fascist, plagued by homosexual feelings, who must prove his loyalty by killing his old professor. Decadent and engrossing story is brilliantly acted. Based on the novel by Alberto Moravia.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 108 minutes.
Originally from Italian, French, German.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Gays, Nazis & Other Paramilitary Slugs, Italy, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clementi, Gastone Moschin, Pasquale Fortunato

Cinematography

Vittorio Storaro

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

Music

Georges Delerue

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Awards

Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1971: Cinematog. (Storaro), Director (Bertolucci).