The Skin
La pelle
“The skin moves the world!”
Synopsis
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.
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La Peau (The Skin) - drama - 1981 - trailer - Full HD - Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-06
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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
Cristina Donadio
Amica di Anna
Jacques Sernas
Gen Guillaume
Gianni Abbate
Anna Maria Ackermann
Concetta Barra
Giselda Castrini
Antonetta Cioli
Rosaria
Giovanni Crosio
Padre di Maria Concetta
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Katz, Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- La pelle
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Robert Katz, Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani, Curzio Malaparte
Lalo Schifrin
Armando Nannuzzi
Ruggero Mastroianni
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Katz
Screenplay
Catherine Breillat
Screenplay
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Liliana Cavani
Director
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skin
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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 principal cast of The Skin includes Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall, Alexandra King.
When was The Skin released and how long is it?
The Skin was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Skin was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is The Skin based on a book or true story?
The Skin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Curzio Malaparte".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skin?
The Skin holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).