A Leap in the Dark
Salto nel vuoto
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.
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Michel Piccoli
Mauro Ponticelli
Anouk Aimée
Marta Ponticelli
Michele Placido
Giovanni Sciabola
Gisella Burinato
Anna
Antonio Piovanelli
Quasimodo
Anna Orso
Marilena
Giampaolo Saccarola
Insane Brother
Adriana Pecorelli
Sonia
Franca Maria De Monti
Paola Ciampi
Ponticelli's Mother
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Giorgio
Mario Prosperi
Mario Ponticelli
Elizabeth Labi
Ponticelli's Fiancée
Enrico Bergier
Ponticelli's Brother
Mario Ravasio
Brother of Suicide
Gaetano Campisi
Actor
Marino Cenna
Actor
Lamberto Consani
Giovanni's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Screenplay & Story
- Piero Natoli, Vincenzo Cerami, Marco Bellocchio
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Salto nel vuoto
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Polytel International Film, Clesi Cinematografica, mk2 Films, RAI, Odyssia, Films 66
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Bellocchio
Piero Natoli, Vincenzo Cerami, Marco Bellocchio
Nicola Piovani
Giuseppe Lanci
Roberto Perpignani, Brigitte Sousselier
Enzo Porcelli, Anna Maria Clementelli, Silvio Clementelli
Department Leadership Roster
Piero Natoli
Screenplay
Vincenzo Cerami
Screenplay
Marco Bellocchio
Screenplay
Marco Bellocchio
Director
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Lia Francesca Morandini
Costume Design
Anna Maria Clementelli
Producer
Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Brigitte Sousselier
Editor
Amedeo Fago
Production Design
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Silvio Clementelli
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Leap in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of A Leap in the Dark includes Michel Piccoli, Anouk Aimée, Michele Placido, Gisella Burinato, Antonio Piovanelli.
When was A Leap in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Leap in the Dark was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for A Leap in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Leap in the Dark was composed by Nicola Piovani.