Released:
1976-03-12

Overview:
The drawbacks and difficulties of military life are explored in this film. Paolo Passeri is a college graduate, somewhat spoiled, somewhat effete, who finds himself in an officer training program under the stern martinet, Captain Asciutto. He gradually becomes acclimated to the military mind-set, and when the Captain's wife decides to take a romantic interest in him, he does not report her dangerous peculiarities to anyone.

Director:
Marco Bellocchio

Runtime:
1h 58min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Michele Placido
  as
  Paolo Passeri
• 
  Franco Nero
  as
  Captain Asciutto
• 
  Miou-Miou
  as
  Rosanna
• 
  Patrick Dewaere
  as
  2nd Lt. Baio
• 
  Massimo Boldi