The Skin(1981)
La pelle
The skin moves the world!
The Skin 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.
The Skin (1981) is a drama, war and history film directed by Liliana Cavani, released on August 27, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster and Ken Marshall. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers:
- Robert Katz, Curzio Malaparte, Liliana Cavani
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
- Status:
- Released
The Skin (1981) Trailer
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The Skin Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Skin.
La Peau (The Skin) - drama - 1981 - trailer - Full HD - Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale
Trailer
"Guappo!" da La pelle di Liliana Cavani
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The Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Curzio Malaparte
Claudia Cardinale
as Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo
Burt Lancaster
as Generale Clark
Ken Marshall
as Jimmy Wren
Alexandra King
as Deborah Wyatt
Carlo Giuffrè
as Eduardo Mazzullo
Rosaria della Femmina
as Amante di Jimmy
Jeanne Valérie
as Principessa a Capri
Liliana Tari
as Maria Concetta
Peppe Barra
as Sarto
Cristina Donadio
as Amica di Anna
Jacques Sernas
as Gen Guillaume
Key crew
Directed by Liliana Cavani, written by Robert Katz, Curzio Malaparte and Liliana Cavani.
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The Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Skin online?
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The Skin (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Skin?
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The main cast of The Skin (1981) includes Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall and Alexandra King. The film was directed by Liliana Cavani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Skin released?
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The Skin was released on August 27, 1981 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is The Skin worth watching?
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The Skin (1981) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Skin?
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Yes. The official The Skin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.