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The Last Four Days

1974 · 126 min

A tense, somber historical manhunt that feels like a slow, inevitable descent into the collapse of a regime.

Directed by
Carlo Lizzani
Genres
War, Drama, History
Tagline
The true story of the greatest manhunt of the century!
Overview
In 1945, the dictator of fascist Italy and Hitler's close ally Benito Mussolini faces defeat. In a desperate attempt to avoid capture, he tries to flee the country with his lover Claretta Petacci, but Italian partisans are on their tail.

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Directed by
Carlo Lizzani
Genres
War, Drama, History
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • war
  • betrayal
  • death
  • politics
Places
  • countryside
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism8
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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