A Leap in the Dark (1980)

A Leap in the Dark (1980) poster

Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.

Director: Marco Bellocchio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Giuseppe Lanci
Editing: Roberto Perpignani, Brigitte Sousselier
Production: Polytel International Film, Clesi Cinematografica, MK2 Films, RAI, Odyssia, Films 66
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Marco Bellocchio
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Leap in the Dark about?
Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.
Who directed A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark was directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Who stars in A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark stars Michel Piccoli, Anouk Aimée, Michele Placido, Gisella Burinato, Antonio Piovanelli, Anna Orso.
How long is A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark is a Drama film.
Where was A Leap in the Dark produced?
A Leap in the Dark was produced in France, Germany, Italy.