A Leap in the Dark (1982)

  • NR
  • 12/03/1982 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 54m

Overview

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.

Piero Natoli

Screenplay

Vincenzo Cerami

Screenplay

Marco Bellocchio

Screenplay, Story, Director

Cast

Michel Piccoli's headshot

Michel Piccoli

Mauro Ponticelli
Anouk Aimée's headshot

Anouk Aimée

Marta Ponticelli
Michele Placido's headshot

Michele Placido

Giovanni Sciabola
Gisella Burinato's headshot

Gisella Burinato

Anna
Antonio Piovanelli's headshot

Antonio Piovanelli

Quasimodo
Anna Orso's headshot

Anna Orso

Marilena
Giampaolo Saccarola's headshot

Giampaolo Saccarola

Insane Brother
Adriana Pecorelli's headshot

Adriana Pecorelli

Sonia

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