Il gattopardo
Luchino Visconti's enduring romantic adventure
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.
The Leopard (1963) is a drama film directed by Luchino Visconti, released on March 27, 1963 with a runtime of 3h 6m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon and Paolo Stoppa. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 974 ratings.
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Burt Lancaster
as Prince Fabrizio Corbera of Salina
Claudia Cardinale
as Angelica Sedara / Bastiana
Alain Delon
as Tancredi Falconeri
Paolo Stoppa
as Don Calogero Sedara
Rina Morelli
as Princess Maria Stella Corbera of Salina
Romolo Valli
as Father Pirrone
Terence Hill
as Count Cavriaghi
Pierre Clémenti
as Francesco Paolo
Lucilla Morlacchi
as Concetta Corbera
Giuliano Gemma
as Garibaldi's General
Ida Galli
as Carolina
Ottavia Piccolo
as Caterina
Directed by Luchino Visconti, written by Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa and Pasquale Festa Campanile, produced by Goffredo Lombardo.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 974 ratings.
I was given the blu-ray of this as a gift recently and what a lovely, thoughtful present that proved to be. The photography is glorious - the light is brilliant. Visconti delivers a truly captivating period piece but with none of the shallowness of many other costume/historical dramas. It features a magnificent performance from the gently aristocratic, classy Burt Lancaster as a Sicilian Prince coming to terms with…
Reviewed on March 28, 2022
Elegy for the Aristocracy Luchino Visconti's 1963 masterpiece, Il Gattopardo, does not merely narrate the historical transformation of an era; it is also a death hymn for a class. On the hot, dusty soil of Sicily, as the elegance of an age slowly turns to embers, Visconti invites his audience to history's most sorrowful ball. Prince Fabrizio Salina (Burt Lancaster) is the representative of a glorious past: with his…
Reviewed on October 7, 2025
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The main cast of The Leopard (1963) includes Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, Paolo Stoppa and Rina Morelli. The film was directed by Luchino Visconti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Leopard was released on March 27, 1963 and runs for 3h 6m.
The Leopard (1963) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 974 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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