The Conformist

Overview

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

Fun facts

Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1972)
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Box office
Grossed $233K worldwide against a $750K budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Paris
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Music
Music by Georges Delerue
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Vittorio Storaro
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