The Leopard
Il gattopardo
“Luchino Visconti's enduring romantic adventure”
Synopsis
As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Leopard (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-26
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Prince Fabrizio Corbera of Salina
Claudia Cardinale
Angelica Sedara / Bastiana
Alain Delon
Tancredi Falconeri
Paolo Stoppa
Don Calogero Sedara
Rina Morelli
Princess Maria Stella Corbera of Salina
Romolo Valli
Father Pirrone
Terence Hill
Count Cavriaghi
Pierre Clémenti
Francesco Paolo
Lucilla Morlacchi
Concetta Corbera
Giuliano Gemma
Garibaldi's General
Ida Galli
Carolina
Ottavia Piccolo
Caterina
Carlo Valenzano
Paolo
Brook Fuller
Little Prince
Anna Maria Bottini
Mademoiselle Dombreuil, the Governess
Lola Braccini
Donna Margherita
Marino Masé
Tutor
Howard Nelson Rubien
Don Diego
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Enrico Medioli, Massimo Franciosa
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Il gattopardo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.), Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Enrico Medioli, Massimo Franciosa, Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa
Nino Rota
Giuseppe Rotunno
Mario Serandrei
Goffredo Lombardo, Pietro Notarianni
Department Leadership Roster
Luchino Visconti
Screenplay
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Luchino Visconti
Director
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Screenplay
Enrico Medioli
Screenplay
Massimo Franciosa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leopard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Leopard about?
As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.
Who directed The Leopard?
The Leopard was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in The Leopard?
The principal cast of The Leopard includes Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, Paolo Stoppa, Rina Morelli.
When was The Leopard released and how long is it?
The Leopard was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Leopard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Leopard was composed by Nino Rota.
Is The Leopard based on a book or true story?
The Leopard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Leopard?
The Leopard holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).