Movie

The Subversives

★ 6.4(8)19671h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Release date: 1967-09-21
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Ager Cinematografica

About The Subversives

The Subversives is a 1967 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Paolo Taviani and Vittorio Taviani, starring Lucio Dalla, Ferruccio De Ceresa and Fabienne Fabre. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Subversives in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film combines actual footage of Communist leader Palmiero Togliatti's funeral with the intermingled stories of four people affected by his death: Ettore, a Venezuelan radical who abandons the wealthy Italian woman he loves to go back to his country and help his cause; Ludovico, an ailing filmmaker who finds out that art alone is not enough; Giulia, a woman who embarks upon a lesbian affair with a former mistress of her husband; and Ermanno, a philosophy graduate who breaks up with his past.

Cast

Lucio Dalla

Ermanno

Ferruccio De Ceresa

Ludovico

Fabienne Fabre

Giovanna

Marija Tocinoski

Giulia

Giulio Brogi

Ettore

Lidija Juracik

Paola

Maria Cumani Quasimodo

Ludovico's Mother

Barbara Pilavin

Ermanno's Mother

Raffaele Triggia

Ermanno's Father

Fernando Arcangeli

(uncredited)

Pier Paolo Capponi

Muzio

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Subversives in Canada?+

The Subversives is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Subversives on Netflix?+

The Subversives is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Subversives?+

The Subversives has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Subversives?+

The Subversives stars Lucio Dalla, Ferruccio De Ceresa, Fabienne Fabre, Marija Tocinoski and Giulio Brogi.

When did The Subversives come out?+

The Subversives is a 1967 movie directed by Paolo Taviani and Vittorio Taviani.

What genre is The Subversives?+

The Subversives is Drama film.

Who directed The Subversives?+

The Subversives was directed by Paolo Taviani and Vittorio Taviani.