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The General's Men

The General's Men

20236.21 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The efforts of a special paramilitary anti-terrorism unit set up in the 1970s by a high-ranking police official, Gen. Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.

Created by Monica Zapelli
Written by Monica Zapelli, Peppe Fiore
Produced by Simona Ercolani
NetworksRai 1

Top Cast

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa

Antonio Folletto

Antonio Folletto

Nicola Amato

Flavio Furno

Flavio Furno

Gian Paolo Sechi

Andrea Di Maria

Andrea Di Maria

"Trucido"

Viola Sartoretto

Viola Sartoretto

"Minnie"

Romano Reggiani

Romano Reggiani

"Funzionario"

Alessio Praticò

Alessio Praticò

Umberto Bonaventura

Teresa Saponangelo

Teresa Saponangelo

Dora Dalla Chiesa

Themes & Keywords

1970syears of leadanni di piombo

About The General's Men

The General's Men is a drama, crime, war & politics series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of 1970s, years of lead, anni di piombo. Created by Monica Zapelli, it stars Sergio Castellitto, Antonio Folletto, Flavio Furno. The efforts of a special paramilitary anti-terrorism unit set up in the 1970s by a high-ranking police official, Gen. Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa.

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