A Leap in the Dark

Overview

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.

Cast

Michel Piccoli

Mauro Ponticelli

Anouk Aimée

Marta Ponticelli

Michele Placido

Giovanni Sciabola

Gisella Burinato

Anna

Antonio Piovanelli

Quasimodo

Anna Orso

Marilena

Giampaolo Saccarola

Insane Brother

Adriana Pecorelli

Sonia

Franca Maria De Monti

N/A

Paola Ciampi

Ponticelli's Mother

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Giorgio

Mario Prosperi

Mario Ponticelli