The Skin (1981): movie guide

What is The Skin about?

Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.

Cast highlights

The Skin features Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall, Alexandra King, Carlo Giuffrè. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1981-08-27. Runtime: 131 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (50 votes). Genres: Drama, War, History. Original language: it. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Skin?

The Skin is listed as Drama, War, History on TMDB.

How long is The Skin?

The Skin runs about 131 minutes.

Who stars in The Skin?

Cast highlights include Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall, Alexandra King, Carlo Giuffrè.

Does Cinema Box stream The Skin?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Skin?

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