The Skin (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, The Skin is a drama and war film directed by Liliana Cavani, running about 131 minutes. “The skin moves the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Allies liberate Naples in 1943, life for the locals is not much easier, especially for women. Many sacrifice their dignity and morale to survive.
Who’s in it. The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni as Curzio Malaparte, Claudia Cardinale as Principessa Consuelo Caracciolo, Burt Lancaster as Generale Clark and Ken Marshall as Jimmy Wren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skin (1981)?
- In US, The Skin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skin worth watching?
- The Skin holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skin?
- The Skin stars Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Burt Lancaster, Ken Marshall and Alexandra King.
- When was The Skin released?
- The Skin was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.