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A Leap in the Dark

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A Leap in the Dark

6.2

1h 54m

1980

Synopsis

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

Drama

Cast & Crew

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

as Mauro Ponticelli

Anouk Aimée

Anouk Aimée

as Marta Ponticelli

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

as Giovanni Sciabola

Gisella Burinato

Gisella Burinato

as Anna

Antonio Piovanelli

Antonio Piovanelli

as Quasimodo

Anna Orso

Anna Orso

as Marilena

Giampaolo Saccarola

Giampaolo Saccarola

as Insane Brother

Adriana Pecorelli

Adriana Pecorelli

as Sonia

Franca Maria De Monti

Franca Maria De Monti

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