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A Leap in the Dark
Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.
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A Leap in the Dark
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 14, 1980
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
Salto nel vuoto
Production Companies
Polytel International Film, Clesi Cinematografica, MK2 Films, RAI, Odyssia, Films 66
Director
Marco Bellocchio
Description
Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship.