The leopard
Title:
The leopard
Author:
Lancaster, Burt, 1913-1994.
Uniform Title:
Leopard (Motion picture)
Publication Information:
[Turkey] : Tepe Filmcilik, c2009.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (155 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1963. Contains both the original Italian version and the shortened English-language version that was theatrically released in the United States.
Special features on disc two: A dying breed : the making of The leopard, a 60 min. documentary featuring interviews with actress Claudia Cardinale, screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, director of photography Giuseppe Totunno, filmmaker Sydney Pollack, and many others; interview with producer Goffredo Lombardo; an interview with Prof. Millicent Marcus on the history behind Il gattopardo; original theatrical trailers and newsreels; stills gallery of rare behind-the-scenes production photos.
Abstract:
Set in Sicily in the 1800s, this film depicts Prince Salina, a great landowner, who watches the decrease of the aristocracy's power and influence during the 'Il Risorgimento', the unification of Italy under the royal House of Savoy. The upper class tries to ignore the nationalist movements, while the prince's rebellious nephew joins Giuseppe Garibaldi's revolutionaries.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating : Not rated.
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