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1963 · 186 min · NR

The Leopard

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Drama

The Leopard (1963) is a Drama film, directed by Luchino Visconti set in Sicily and Palermo.

Themes of class conflict, power & corruption, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Nino Rota
Cinematography
Giuseppe Rotunno
Cast
Burt LancasterClaudia CardinaleAlain DelonPaolo StoppaRina MorelliRomolo ValliTerence HillPierre Clémenti

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SicilyPalermo
Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
Class ConflictPower & CorruptionGrief & Loss
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
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