The true story of seven Italian brothers, farmers and catholic, who became communist and fought for justice and freedom against Fascism. Shot in December 1943 in Reggio Emilia, they are the first and most famous heroes in the Italian "Resistenza" (resistance against Nazi-fascism).
At a fictitious gathering of the key members of the ruling class in the “Centre for Spiritual Exercise”, over a hundred bankers, company presidents and members of the government meet to discuss their strategy for the future. Before the convention is over, the all mysteriously die, one after another, in spite of massive police investigation…
Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately poses a threat to Volonte's well-being. The honesty vs. corruption theme transcends the film'...
