The Day of the Owl(1968)
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Overview
Set in Sicily, this violent crime drama tells the tale of an Italian cop who heads to a small island town to look into the death of a construction supplier. Once there he is shocked by the influence the Mafia has over the people and even himself.
Director
Damiano Damiani
Studio
Les Films Corona
Cast
Franco Nero
as Captain Bellodi
Claudia Cardinale
as Rosa Nicolosi
Lee J. Cobb
as Don Mariano Arena
Tano Cimarosa
as Zecchinetta
Nehemiah Persoff
as Pizzuco
Serge Reggiani
as Parrinieddu
Ennio Balbo
as Mobster #1 at Banquet
Ugo D'Alessio
as Mobster #2 at Banquet
Fred Coplan
as The Brigadier
Giovanni Pallavicino
as The Marshal of the Carabinieri
Laura De Marchi
as Don Mariano's Daughter
Brizio Montinaro
as The Marshal's Son
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films Corona • Corona Cinematografica • Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Owl?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Day of the Owl (1968).
What is The Day of the Owl about?▼
Set in Sicily, this violent crime drama tells the tale of an Italian cop who heads to a small island town to look into the death of a construction supplier. Once there he is shocked by the influence the Mafia has over the people and even himself.
Who directed The Day of the Owl?▼
The Day of the Owl was directed by Damiano Damiani and released in 1968. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is The Day of the Owl?▼
The Day of the Owl has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Day of the Owl?▼
The cast of The Day of the Owl includes Franco Nero as Captain Bellodi, Claudia Cardinale as Rosa Nicolosi, Lee J. Cobb as Don Mariano Arena, Tano Cimarosa as Zecchinetta, Nehemiah Persoff as Pizzuco and more.
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