The Day of the Owl
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Originally released in 1968. The Day of the Owl is a drama/crime film. directed by Damiano Damiani.
Starring Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, and Lee J. Cobb
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (114 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Les Films Corona
- Corona Cinematografica
- Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
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 influenc...
Who directed The Day of the Owl?
The Day of the Owl was directed by Damiano Damiani.
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).
When was The Day of the Owl released?
The Day of the Owl was released on February 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Day of the Owl?
The main cast of The Day of the Owl includes Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Lee J. Cobb, Tano Cimarosa, Nehemiah Persoff.
Is The Day of the Owl worth watching?
The Day of the Owl has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.