Mussolini: The First Fascist: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

A masterful orator, Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy in October 1922, four years after the end of the First World War. Using the threat of chaos, he seized power in a legal coup that would inspire many dictators. The son of a far-left activist, Mussolini enjoyed the support of employers and many veterans. By promising the Italian people a return to greatness, repressing communists and suppressing civil liberties, he won the admiration of many in the 1920s, and reached the height of his popularity during the Ethiopian War in 1935.

Series details

• Title: Mussolini: The First Fascist
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2022-10-23
• Final broadcast date listed: 2022-10-30
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: VRT MAX
• Network country: Belgium
• TVMaze ID: 65642
• IMDb ID: tt18264396
• TVDB ID: 418124

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2022-10-23; final listed air date 2022-10-30.

Source and licence

Adapted from Mussolini: The First Fascist on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.