Victory March (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1976, Victory March is a drama film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The drawbacks and difficulties of military life are explored in this film. Paolo Passeri is a college graduate, somewhat spoiled, somewhat effete, who finds himself in an officer training program under the stern martinet, Captain Asciutto. He gradually becomes acclimated to the military mind-set, and when the Captain's wife decides to take a romantic interest in him, he does not report her dangerous peculiarities to anyone.
Who’s in it. Victory March stars Michele Placido as Paolo Passeri, Franco Nero as Captain Asciutto, Miou-Miou as Rosanna and Patrick Dewaere as 2nd Lt. Baio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Victory March has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victory March page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victory March tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Victory March (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Victory March change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Victory March worth watching?
- Victory March holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Victory March?
- Victory March stars Michele Placido, Franco Nero, Miou-Miou, Patrick Dewaere and Massimo Boldi.
- When was Victory March released?
- Victory March was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.
