The Skin
“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.
Where to watch The Skin in United States
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Where is The Skin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Skin
The Skin is a 1981 Italian-language drama, war and history film directed by Liliana Cavani. The cast is led by Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Skin was produced by Gaumont and Opera Film Produzione and made in Italy and France. It was released on August 27, 1981.
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Writers
- Robert Katz, Liliana Cavani, Catherine Breillat
- Release date
- August 27, 1981
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Production
- Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
The Skin cast & crew
The Skin was directed by Liliana Cavani and written by Robert Katz, Liliana Cavani, and Catherine Breillat.
The cast features Marcello Mastroianni as Curzio Malaparte, Claudia Cardinale as Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo, Burt Lancaster as Generale Clark, Ken Marshall as Jimmy Wren, Alexandra King as Deborah Wyatt, and Carlo Giuffrè as Eduardo Mazzullo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin and cinematography is by Armando Nannuzzi.
Is The Skin worth watching?
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and history, The Skin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Skin
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Cast of The Skin
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
Jeanne Valérie
Principessa a Capri
Liliana Tari
Maria Concetta
Peppe Barra
Sarto
Cristina Donadio
Amica di Anna
Jacques Sernas
Gen Guillaume
The Skin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Skin in United States?
The Skin is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Skin on Kanopy?
Yes — The Skin is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Skin in?
The Skin is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Skin?
The Skin runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
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