The drawbacks and difficulties of military life are explored in this film. Paolo Passeri is a college graduate, somewhat spoiled, somewhat effete, who finds himself in an officer training program under the stern martinet, Captain Asciutto. He gradually becomes acclimated to the military mind-set, and when the Captain's wife decides to take a romantic interest in him, he does not report her dangerous peculiarities to anyone.

Credits

Marco BellocchioDirector

Michele PlacidoPaolo Passeri

Franco NeroCaptain Asciutto

Miou-MiouRosanna

Patrick Dewaere2nd Lt. Baio