The heist is complicated by a romantic rivalry; Isola’s girlfriend, cabaret singer (Matilda De Angelis), is also the mistress of the ruthless Borsalino. Cinematic Style and Influence
Reviews for Robbing Mussolini have been mixed, with a "Fresh" rating on but a lower audience score.
Some critics felt the film was "chaotic and unenjoyable," noting that the heist itself lacked complexity and the characters were often reduced to caricatures. Others mentioned that while it hits standard heist comedy beats, it lacks the depth or high stakes typical of the genre. Where to Watch Robbing Mussolini (2022)
Released on October 26, 2022, ( Rapiniamo il Duce ) is an Italian action-heist comedy directed by Renato De Maria . Set in the final days of World War II in 1945 Milan, the film follows a ragtag group of resistance misfits planning an impossible heist: stealing Benito Mussolini’s legendary treasure from the fascist headquarters. Plot and Setting