Movie

The Skin

“The skin moves the world!”

★ 6.3(43)19812h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Liliana Cavani
Release date: 1981-08-27
Runtime: 2h 11m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Gaumont

The Skin — trailer

About The Skin

The Skin is a 1981 movie in the Drama, War and History genres, directed by Liliana Cavani, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale and Burt Lancaster. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Skin in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Jeanne Valérie

Principessa a Capri

Liliana Tari

Maria Concetta

Peppe Barra

Sarto

Cristina Donadio

Amica di Anna

Jacques Sernas

Gen Guillaume

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Skin in Mexico?+

The Skin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Skin on Netflix?+

The Skin is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Skin?+

The Skin has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in The Skin?+

The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall and Alexandra King.

When did The Skin come out?+

The Skin is a 1981 movie directed by Liliana Cavani.

What genre is The Skin?+

The Skin is Drama, War and History film.

Who directed The Skin?+

The Skin was directed by Liliana Cavani.