We Want the Colonels
Italy 1973. Giuseppe Tritoni (Ugo Tognazzi) is an ultra-right-wing congressman that doesn't agree anymore with his fascist party policy. He contacts many Italian Army officers and built a net of relationship in order to organize a Coup d'Etat (Golpe). Something goes wrong and the Interior Minister (Home Secretary) Mr. Li Masi (Lino Pugliesi) got the all information about the attempted Golpe. So the Minister organizes a counter-Golpe. Tritoni desperately, to save his project, kidnaps the Italian Republic President (Claude Dauphin) that immediately dies for heartache. Now Minister Mr. Li Masi is free to lay down the law to the rest of the country, realizing basically the actual Golpe! Tritoni surrenders and will spend rest of his time trying to sell his ideas about managing Golpe in Africa!
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Vogliamo i colonnelli |
| Year | 1973 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Mario Monicelli |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (36 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Mario Monicelli constructs a political farce from real events, relying on absurdity and grotesque to dissect the mechanics of power. He explores the fine line between fanaticism and buffoonery through Ugo Tognazzi's brilliant performance.
Those who tire of straightforward narratives will find a sharp, timeless satire on how the struggle for power devolves into pure circus. What lingers after the credits is a wry smile at history's repetitions. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mario Monicelli
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Best watched with a group appreciative of dark political humor.
🎭 Cast
Ugo Tognazzi
On. Giuseppe Tritoni
Claude Dauphin
Il Presidente della Repubblica
Duilio Del Prete
Monsignor Sartorello
Giuseppe Maffioli
Colonnello Barbacane
Carla Tatò
Marcella Bassi-Lega
François Périer
On. Gigino Di Cori
Lino Puglisi
On. Li Masi
Pino Zac
Armando Caffè
Tino Bianchi
On. Mazzante
Antonino Faà di Bruno
Colonnello Ribaud
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