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The Leopard (1963)

The Leopard (1963)

Drama

Luchino Visconti's enduring romantic adventure

Release Date: 1963, March 27
Directors: Luchino Visconti
Countries: France, Italy
Production: Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.), Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Giuliano Gemma, Omero Capanna, Vittorio Duse, Marino Masé, Paolo Stoppa, Leslie French, Alain Delon, Rina Morelli, Romolo Valli, Terence Hill

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.

Keywords:

ambition civil war 19th century monarchy decadence plan praise pastor 1860s arranged marriage sicily, italy power takeover country estate opportunist political instability palermo, sicily bourbon naples, italy