Synopsis: This biopic stars Antonio Banderas as the fascist Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. Detailing his rise from small-town schoolteacher to a leader in the socialist party, the film shows how Mussolini developed fascism and eventually took control of Italy during WWI. As the political... This biopic stars Antonio Banderas as the fascist Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. Detailing his rise from small-town schoolteacher to a leader in the socialist party, the film shows how Mussolini developed fascism and eventually took control of Italy during WWI. As the political drama unfolds, light is shed on Mussolini's personal life as well, demonstrating how his charisma and ambition led him to sacrifice all else in the name of power. [More]