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M – Son of the Century (2024): Cast

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M – Son of the Century is a 2024 drama directed by Joe Wright, starring Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini, Benedetta Cimatti and Matilde Potenza. It runs 7 hours 40 minutes.

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M – Son of the Century (2024) movie poster
Runtime
7h 40m (460 min)
Director
Joe Wright
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is M – Son of the Century About?

The premise of M – Son of the Century without spoilers.

Based on the Strega Prize-winning novel of the same name by Antonio Scurati, the series chronicles the birth of fascism in Italy and Benito Mussolini’s rise to power.

M – Son of the Century Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • italian history
  • fascism
  • benito mussolini character
  • based on book
  • tv mini series
  • fascist
  • 1920s
  • dictator
  • 1910s
  • 20th century
  • rise of fascism
  • political drama
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Cast & crew

M – Son of the Century Cast & Characters

Luca Marinelli leads the cast as Benito Mussolini, with Benedetta Cimatti as Rachele Mussolini and Matilde Potenza as Edda Mussolini. Directed by Joe Wright; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in M – Son of the Century

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From the director

More from Joe Wright

More films directed by Joe Wright, best-rated first: Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, Darkest Hour and Hanna.

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M – Son of the Century Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Official Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Teaser Official Teaser Trailer

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M – Son of the Century FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of M – Son of the Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is M – Son of the Century?

M – Son of the Century runs 7 hours 40 minutes (460 minutes).

Who directed M – Son of the Century?

M – Son of the Century was directed by Joe Wright.

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Who is in the cast of M – Son of the Century?

M – Son of the Century stars Luca Marinelli as Benito Mussolini, Benedetta Cimatti as Rachele Mussolini and Matilde Potenza as Edda Mussolini, among 23 credited actors.

Does M – Son of the Century have a post-credit scene?

No. M – Son of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is M – Son of the Century in?

The original language of M – Son of the Century is Italian.

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