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This epic evocation of Sicily in the early 1860s tells the story of Tancredi, a young man and nephew to a prince, who fights with Garibaldi's 'thousand' and returns home to fall in love with a merchant's daughter. Based on the novel by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa. Italian dialogue with English subtitles.

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EAN5035673010310

eBay Product ID (ePID)77248716

Product Key Features

ActorClaudia Cardinale, Paolo Stoppa, Giuliano Gemma, Pierre Clementi, Romolo Valli, Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster

Film/TV TitleThe Leopard

DirectorLuchino Visconti

FormatBlu-ray

LanguageItalian

FeaturesWith Subtitles

GenreDrama, General

Subtitle LanguageEnglish

Run Time178 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificateTBA

Country/Region of ManufactureItaly

Number of Discs1

ComposerNino Rota

Additional InformationItalian director Luchino Visconti delivers one of his most ambitious works with this sprawling historical drama. Based on the acclaimed novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, THE LEOPARD is set in Sicily during the 1800s, as the aristocracy found itself being suffocated by a newly democratic fervor. Prince Don Fabrizio Salina (Burt Lancaster) tries to hold on to the past, but it appears that his glory days are waning. This is perfectly exemplified by his nephew Tancredi Falconeri (Alain Delon) and his gorgeous wife-to-be Angelica (Claudia Cardinale). As the revolt gathers steam and begins to affect a real change, the aging prince must come to terms with the new world that surrounds him. With THE LEOPARD, Visconti confirms his status as one of Europe's most masterful directors, particularly with the 45 minute ballroom scene.

ReviewsLos Angeles Times - Dazzling... THE LEOPARD moves at a measured pace from one comprehensive and subtle sequence to another, Premiere - [With] wonderful moments, and as a whole, it's just a magnificent experience, Uncut - The colour and detail is so rich it's almost fattening

AuthorGiuseppe di Lampedusa

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleThe Leopard

Director of PhotographyGiuseppe Rotunno