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A Leap in the Dark

A Leap in the Dark

A Leap in the Dark
1980 1h 54m6.2

A Leap in the Dark

Drama
6.2

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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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DirectorMarco Bellocchio
ScreenplayPiero Natoli, Vincenzo Cerami, Marco Bellocchio
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 14, 1980
CountryFrance
Languageit
Runtime1h 54m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes30
GenresDrama
StudioPolytel International Film, Clesi Cinematografica
OriginalSalto nel vuoto
A Leap in the Dark
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Photos4

Cast

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Mauro Ponticelli

Anouk Aimée

Anouk Aimée

Marta Ponticelli

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Giovanni Sciabola

Gisella Burinato

Gisella Burinato

Anna

Antonio Piovanelli

Antonio Piovanelli

Quasimodo

Anna Orso

Anna Orso

Marilena

Giampaolo Saccarola

Giampaolo Saccarola

Insane Brother

Adriana Pecorelli

Adriana Pecorelli

Sonia

Franca Maria De Monti

Franca Maria De Monti

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Paola Ciampi

Ponticelli's Mother

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Giorgio

Mario Prosperi

Mario Prosperi

Mario Ponticelli

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Elizabeth Labi

Ponticelli's Fiancée

Enrico Bergier

Enrico Bergier

Ponticelli's Brother

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Mario Ravasio

Brother of Suicide

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Gaetano Campisi

Actor

Marino Cenna

Marino Cenna

Actor

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Lamberto Consani

Giovanni's Friend

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Giancarlo Sammartano

Passerby

Oreste Rotundo

Oreste Rotundo

Passerby

Remo Remotti

Remo Remotti

Thief

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Marina Sassi

Giovanni's Friend

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Rossano Weber

Fire-Eater

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Alessandro Antonucci

Ponticelli Child

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Daria Fago

Ponticelli Child

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Natalia Fago

Ponticelli Child

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Matteo Fago

Ponticelli Child

Giovanni Frezza

Giovanni Frezza

Ponticelli Child

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Maria Pia Frezza

Ponticelli Child

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Gianluca Giusti

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Pasquale Moscianese

Carlotta Natoli

Carlotta Natoli

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Daniele Piretti

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Valerio Tozzi

Vittorio Caprioli

Vittorio Caprioli

Mauro Ponticelli (voice)

Livia Giampalmo

Livia Giampalmo

Marta Ponticelli (voice)

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Frédérique Alexandre

Marta Ponticelli Child (uncredited)

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Silverio Conti

Man at Pawnshop (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Leap in the Dark

Where can I watch A Leap in the Dark?

A Leap in the Dark (1980) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is A Leap in the Dark about?

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....

Who directed A Leap in the Dark?

A Leap in the Dark (1980) was directed by Marco Bellocchio. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 54m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is A Leap in the Dark?

A Leap in the Dark runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 30 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is A Leap in the Dark worth watching?

A Leap in the Dark is rated 6.2/10 by 30 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.