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The Leopard (1963)

“Luchino Visconti's enduring romantic adventure”

7.7/10 · 982 votes 3h 6m nr Drama

#5 of 17 films from 1963 #479 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Written by Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Pasquale Festa Campanile

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Overview

As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.

Cast

Burt Lancasteras Prince Fabrizio Corbera of Salina
Claudia Cardinaleas Angelica Sedara / Bastiana
Alain Delonas Tancredi Falconeri
Paolo Stoppaas Don Calogero Sedara
Rina Morellias Princess Maria Stella Corbera of Salina
Romolo Vallias Father Pirrone
Terence Hillas Count Cavriaghi
Pierre Clémentias Francesco Paolo
Lucilla Morlacchias Concetta Corbera
Giuliano Gemmaas Garibaldi's General
Ida Gallias Carolina
Ottavia Piccoloas Caterina
Carlo Valenzanoas Paolo
Brook Fulleras Little Prince

Facts

Release dateMarch 27, 1963
Runtime186 min (3h 6m) — longer as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresDrama
Original titleIl gattopardo
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0057091

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Questions

How long is The Leopard?
The Leopard runs 186 minutes (3h 6m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is The Leopard worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 982 votes, which places it #5 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 76%) and #479 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Leopard?
The Leopard was directed by Luchino Visconti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rocco and His Brothers (1960), Death in Venice (1971).
Who stars in The Leopard?
Burt Lancaster as Prince Fabrizio Corbera of Salina; Claudia Cardinale as Angelica Sedara / Bastiana; Alain Delon as Tancredi Falconeri; Paolo Stoppa as Don Calogero Sedara; Rina Morelli as Princess Maria Stella Corbera of Salina; Romolo Valli as Father Pirrone.
What is The Leopard rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Leopard?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22018.

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