The Hawks and the Sparrows
"An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI."
Originally released in 1966. The Hawks and the Sparrows is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Totò, Ninetto Davoli, and Femi Benussi
Synopsis
A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (357 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Totò
as Totò Innocenti / Frate Cicillo
Ninetto Davoli
as Ninetto Innocenti / Frate Ninetto
Femi Benussi
as Luna
Umberto Bevilacqua
as Incensurato
Renato Capogna
as Mascalzone
Alfredo Leggi
as Mascalzone
Renato Montalbano
as San Francesco
Flaminia Siciliano
as Mascalzone
Lena Lin Solaro
as Urganda
Giovanni Tarallo
as Il Contadino Affamato
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Arco Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hawks and the Sparrows about?
A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Who directed The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The Hawks and the Sparrows was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
How long is The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The Hawks and the Sparrows has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Hawks and the Sparrows released?
The Hawks and the Sparrows was released on May 4, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The main cast of The Hawks and the Sparrows includes Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi, Umberto Bevilacqua, Renato Capogna.
Is The Hawks and the Sparrows worth watching?
The Hawks and the Sparrows has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 357 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.