

A Leap in the Dark
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.
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4 wins & 1 nomination
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Released
Original Language
it
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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
Paola Ciampi
Ponticelli's Mother

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
Giorgio

Mario Prosperi
Mario Ponticelli
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Vincenzo Cerami
Screenplay
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Piero Natoli
Screenplay
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Marco Bellocchio
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Marco Bellocchio
Screenplay
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Enzo Porcelli
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Marco Bellocchio
Director
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Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
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Giuseppe Lanci
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Silvio Clementelli
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Anna Maria Clementelli
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