The Skin

Name: The Skin
Director: Liliana Cavani
Genre: Drama, War, History
Released: 1981
Duration: 2 h 11 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall, Alexandra King

The skin moves the world!

19812h 11m6.3(44 votes)

DramaWarHistory

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. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, and Burt Lancaster. The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 44 votes.

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Director

Liliana Cavani

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni

Curzio Malaparte

Claudia Cardinale

Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo

Burt Lancaster

Generale Clark

Ken Marshall

Jimmy Wren

Alexandra King

Deborah Wyatt

Carlo Giuffrè

Eduardo Mazzullo

Rosaria della Femmina

Amante di Jimmy

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Is The Skin Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skin

Where can I watch The Skin?

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Who stars in The Skin?

The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, and Ken Marshall, and was directed by Liliana Cavani.

How long is The Skin?

The Skin has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes.

When did The Skin come out?

The Skin was released in 1981.

What genre is The Skin?

The Skin is a drama, war, and history film.

Is The Skin worth watching?

The Skin holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.