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The Skin

19812h 11mLiliana Cavani
IMDb 6.6

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"The skin moves the world!"

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.

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What is The Skin (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in The Skin?

The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni (Curzio Malaparte), Claudia Cardinale (Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo), Burt Lancaster (Generale Clark), Ken Marshall (Jimmy Wren), Alexandra King (Deborah Wyatt). The film was directed by Liliana Cavani.

How long is The Skin?

The Skin has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981.

Is The Skin worth watching?

The Skin holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, War, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Skin?

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