A Leap in the Dark
27 reviews
Drama
1h 54m
1980
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...
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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.
- DirectorMarco Bellocchio
- Release14 February 1980
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 54m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate27 reviews
- Productions
Polytel International Film, Clesi Cinematografica, MK2 Films, RAI, Odyssia, Films 66
Cast

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

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Giorgio

Mario Prosperi
Mario Ponticelli

Enrico Bergier
Ponticelli's Brother

Marino Cenna
Actor

Remo Remotti
Thief

Giovanni Frezza
Ponticelli Child

Carlotta Natoli

Vittorio Caprioli
Mauro Ponticelli (voice)

Livia Giampalmo
Marta Ponticelli (voice)
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