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Il Duce Canadese

Il Duce Canadese

20041 Season2 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Based on real events, this dramatic mini-series follows the experiences of the fictional Alvaro family who are a part of a Canadian community during World War Two that attempts to come to terms with events over which they have no control.

NetworksCBC Television

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Top Cast

Tony Nardi

Tony Nardi

Angelo Alvaro

Marina Orsini

Marina Orsini

Sara Alvaro

Gianpaolo Venuta

Gianpaolo Venuta

Mario Alvaro

Dino Tavarone

Dino Tavarone

Turi

Joe Pingue

Joe Pingue

Mommo

Ron Lea

Ron Lea

Mazzotta

Louise Laparé

Louise Laparé

Ginette

Carlo Rota

Carlo Rota

Avvocato

Michael A. Miranda

Michael A. Miranda

Nicodemo Larini

Romano Orzari

Romano Orzari

Vince

Themes & Keywords

world war iipoliticsminiseriesperiod drama1940sitalian canadian

About Il Duce Canadese

Il Duce Canadese is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of world war ii, politics, miniseries, period drama, 1940s, italian canadian. it stars Tony Nardi, Marina Orsini, Gianpaolo Venuta. Based on real events, this dramatic mini-series follows the experiences of the fictional Alvaro family who are a part of a Canadian community during World War Two that attempts to come to terms with events over which they have no control.

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