A Leap in the Dark
1980, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Michel PiccoliMauro Ponticelli
- Anouk AiméeMarta Ponticelli
- Michele PlacidoGiovanni Sciabola
- Gisella BurinatoAnna
- Antonio PiovanelliQuasimodo
- Anna OrsoMarilena
- Giampaolo SaccarolaInsane Brother
- Adriana PecorelliSonia
- Franca Maria De MontiCast
- Paola CiampiPonticelli's Mother
- Pier Giorgio BellocchioGiorgio
- Mario ProsperiMario Ponticelli
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1980
- Original title
- Salto nel vuoto
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Vincenzo Cerami, Piero Natoli, Marco Bellocchio
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A Leap in the Dark: quick answers
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How long is A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does A Leap in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is A Leap in the Dark on?
A Leap in the Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Leap in the Dark?
If you liked A Leap in the Dark, try Things We Don't Say, The Young One, Gioia.
Who directed A Leap in the Dark?
A Leap in the Dark (1980) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Michel Piccoli, Anouk Aimée, Michele Placido.