Coup D'Etat Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Coup D'Etat.
Coup D'Etat Ending Explained: Political elections are taking place and Christian Democrat victory is expected; but the electronic computer of the Ministry of the Interior reveals that the party with the highest number is the Italian Communist Party. Directed by Luciano Salce, this 1969 comedy film stars Steffen Zacharias (George Bradis), alongside Dimitri Tamarov as Matruch, the photographer, Orchidea De Santis as Girl with glasses, Luisa Baratto as Rich lady (as Liz Barrett). With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Coup D'Etat?
Italy, 1972. Political elections are taking place and Christian Democrat victory is expected; but the electronic computer of the Ministry of the Interior reveals that the party with the highest number is the Italian Communist Party.
How Does Steffen Zacharias (George Bradis)'s Story End?
- Steffen Zacharias: Steffen Zacharias's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Luciano Salce delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 39m runtime.
- Dimitri Tamarov (Matruch, the photographer): Dimitri Tamarov's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Orchidea De Santis (Girl with glasses): Orchidea De Santis's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Coup D'Etat Mean?
Coup D'Etat concludes with Luciano Salce reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Steffen Zacharias leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.