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Italian 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 (.. Read more
| Starring | Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon |
|---|---|
| Director | Luchino Visconti |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
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Italian 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.
| Starring | Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon |
|---|---|
| Director | Luchino Visconti |
| Studio | LACE GROUP |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 58 mins Blu-ray: 2 hrs 58 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Italian Blu-ray: Italian |
| Subtitles | DVD: English Blu-ray: English |
| Released | Production year: 1963 To Rent: DVD: 27 Sep 2004 Blu-ray: 21 Jun 2010 |
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One of the all-time great films
This film is considered one of the all-time greats for many reasons: the sweep of the narrative matched by exceptional (and un-laboured) acting, visual grandeur... read more »
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Prince's nephew weds Angelica...
The best Film I have ever seen. It follows Tomasi di Lampedusa's novel well and is the master work of Luchino Visconti who must have had some family ... read more »
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One of the most beautiful films of all times
I think that this is my favourite movie of all time - wonderful acting, beautiful costumes, dramatic scenery and music that is unforgettable.
It ... read more »
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Sub titles too small to read.
The problem with the Blu Ray version was that the sub titles were too small to read on a 42' plasma.
So we abandoned it fifteen minutes in.
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