To pull off the "heist of the century," Isola assembles a team of misfits, including:
Reviews are generally mixed. Critics on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes praise the stylish cinematography, fast pace, and the performance of Matilde De Angelis. However, others have criticized the "rushed" planning of the heist and characters that sometimes feel like caricatures. Robbing Mussolini (2022)
The film centers on (Pietro Castellitto), a black-market entrepreneur and arms dealer who discovers the location of Mussolini's hidden gold—the "Duce's treasure"—tucked away in the high-security "Black Zone" of Milan.
: The plot leans into the legend of the "Gold of Dongo," a real-life mystery involving valuables Mussolini supposedly carried during his final flight, which were never fully recovered. Critical Reception
(Matilde De Angelis): A cabaret singer and Isola’s girlfriend who is also the mistress of a high-ranking fascist official. Marcello (Tommaso Ragno): A seasoned, grizzled veteran.