The Skin(1981)
“The skin moves the world!”
Overview
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
Studio
Gaumont
Cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Curzio Malaparte
Claudia Cardinale
as Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo
Burt Lancaster
as Generale Clark
Ken Marshall
as Jimmy Wren
Alexandra King
as Deborah Wyatt
Carlo Giuffrè
as Eduardo Mazzullo
Rosaria della Femmina
as Amante di Jimmy
Jeanne Valérie
as Principessa a Capri
Liliana Tari
as Maria Concetta
Peppe Barra
as Sarto
Cristina Donadio
as Amica di Anna
Jacques Sernas
as Gen Guillaume
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Gaumont • Opera Film Produzione
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Skin?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Skin (1981).
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 and released in 1981. It is a drama, war, history film.
How long is The Skin?▼
The Skin has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The Skin?▼
The cast of The Skin includes Marcello Mastroianni as Curzio Malaparte, Claudia Cardinale as Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo, Burt Lancaster as Generale Clark, Ken Marshall as Jimmy Wren, Alexandra King as Deborah Wyatt and more.
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