The Skin (1981)
The skin moves the world!
Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.
Director: Liliana Cavani
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: August 27, 1981
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Curzio Malaparte
- Claudia Cardinale - Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo
- Burt Lancaster - Generale Clark
- Ken Marshall - Jimmy Wren
- Alexandra King - Deborah Wyatt
- Carlo Giuffrè - Eduardo Mazzullo
- Rosaria della Femmina - Amante di Jimmy
- Jeanne Valérie - Principessa a Capri
- Liliana Tari - Maria Concetta
- Peppe Barra - Sarto
Screenplay
- Robert Katz (Screenplay)
- Curzio Malaparte (Novel)
- Liliana Cavani (Screenplay)
- Catherine Breillat (Screenplay)
Music: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography: Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Skin about?
- Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.
- Who directed The Skin?
- The Skin was directed by Liliana Cavani.
- Who stars in The Skin?
- The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall, Alexandra King, Carlo Giuffrè.
- How long is The Skin?
- The Skin has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The Skin?
- The Skin is a Drama, War, History film.
- Where was The Skin produced?
- The Skin was produced in Italy, France.