The Conformist (1970): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Conformist is a 1970 drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Stefania Sandrelli. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $661,481 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 100 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Italian - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Conformist About?
The premise of The Conformist without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s Italy, a man seeks acceptance and stability by joining the Fascist party. His pursuit of conformity is intertwined with a dark past, revealed through unsettling flashbacks. These memories depict a passionate and forbidden romance, a traumatic event involving violence, and the enduring burden of guilt that shapes his present actions and motivations.
The Conformist Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italy
- fascist
- political assassination
- italian fascism
- 1930s
- homosexual
- professor
- rome italy
- child molestation
- paris france
- assassination
- boy
+38 more Show fewer
- stabbed to death
- ambush
- honeymoon
- murder
- homosexuality
- confession
- confessional
- childhood trauma
- childhood memory
- chauffeur
- sexuality
- fascism
- based on novel
- breasts
- surveillance
- fake accident
- reference to benito mussolini
- dutch angle
- cowardice
- gun
- flashback
- train
- prostitute
- ballroom
- sex scene
- ballet class
- sadomasochism
- dancing
- singing group
- nonlinear timeline
- teacher student relationship
- premarital sex
- pedophile
- mother son relationship
- expatriate
- eiffel tower paris
- confessor
- chinese restaurant
The Conformist Cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant leads the cast, with Stefania Sandrelli. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
-
Director Bernardo Bertolucci
More from Bernardo Bertolucci
More films directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, best-rated first: The Last Emperor, 1900, Last Tango in Paris and The Dreamers.
The Conformist Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Conformist 100 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
-
IMDb 7.9 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 100 Metascore
User score 7.3
See on Metacritic
The Conformist Plot Summary
What happens in The Conformist from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1938 Paris, Marcello Clerici, Jean-Louis Trintignant, finalises his preparations to assassinate his former university professor, Luca Quadri, leaving his wife, Giulia, in their hotel room. After receiving a call, Marcello is collected in a car driven by his subordinate, Special Agent Manganiello.
A series of flashbacks follow, revealing a fragmented portrait of his life and psyche. They show Marcello discussing with his blind friend, Italo, his hopes of marrying, and his attempts to join the Fascist secret police, alongside visits to his parents in Rome: a morphine-addicted mother lingering in a decaying villa and a father residing in an insane asylum. The memories deepen the sense that Marcello has long been shaped by a harsh, morally ambiguous world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Conformist, scene by scene
The Conformist Box Office
The Conformist grossed $661,481 worldwide. $238,792 came from the US and Canada and $422,689 (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$661.5K
- US & Canada
- $238.8K
- International
- $422.7K
The Conformist Awards & Nominations
The Conformist was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
-
Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film (Foreign Language)
-
Oscars 1972 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium) – Bernardo Bertolucci
The Conformist Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Conformist – 4K Re-Release Trailer – Bernardo Bertolucci, Jean-Louis Trintignant
- Clip The Conformist - beginning (Bernardo Bertolucci, 1970)
How Well Do You Know The Conformist?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the film's protagonist who works for the Fascist secret police?
Cars in The Conformist
21 cars on screen, including the 1952 Citroën 11 BL and the 1936 Lancia Augusta.
-
1952 Citroën 11 BL Important role -
1936 Lancia Augusta Important role -
1928 Fiat 520 Minor role -
Lancia Augusta Minor role
The Conformist Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “De conformist” and “Le conformiste”.
- Also known as
-
- De conformist
- Le conformiste
- Fascisten
- Ansatsu no Mori
- Fascistene
- Конформист
- El conformista
- Konformisten
- Der große Irrtum
- O Conformista
- 同流者
- A megalkuvó
+11 more Show fewer
- Ο Κομφορμίστας
- הקונפורמיסט
- Konformist
- Conformistul
- 순응자
- Конформистът
- Konformista
- Конформіст
- Fasisti
- Kẻ Tuân Thủ, კონფორმისტი
- 暗殺の森
Seen The Conformist?
Movies Like The Conformist
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Disobedience, Contempt and Mussolini: The Untold Story.
The Conformist FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Conformist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Conformist?
The Conformist runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Conformist released?
The Conformist was released on October 22, 1970.
Who directed The Conformist?
The Conformist was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
More films by Bernardo Bertolucci Who is in the cast of The Conformist?
The Conformist stars Jean-Louis Trintignant and Stefania Sandrelli.
How much did The Conformist make at the box office?
The Conformist grossed $661,481 worldwide ($238,792 domestic, $422,689 international).
How is The Conformist rated?
The Conformist has 7.9/10 on IMDb and 100 on Metacritic.
Was The Conformist nominated for any awards?
The Conformist received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Conformist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Conformist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
