The Day of the Owl(1968)
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The Day of the Owl 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.
The Day of the Owl (1968) is a drama and crime film directed by Damiano Damiani, released on February 17, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Lee J. Cobb and Tano Cimarosa. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- Damiano Damiani
- Writers:
- Leonardo Sciascia, Ugo Pirro, Damiano Damiani
- Producers:
- Ermanno Donati, Luigi Carpentieri
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Giovanni Fusco
- Production:
- Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Day of the Owl (1968) Trailer
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The Day of the Owl Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Key crew
Directed by Damiano Damiani, written by Leonardo Sciascia, Ugo Pirro and Damiano Damiani, produced by Ermanno Donati and Luigi Carpentieri.
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The Day of the Owl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 127 ratings.
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The Day of the Owl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Owl online?
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The Day of the Owl (1968) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Day of the Owl?
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The main cast of The Day of the Owl (1968) includes Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Lee J. Cobb, Tano Cimarosa and Nehemiah Persoff. The film was directed by Damiano Damiani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day of the Owl released?
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The Day of the Owl was released on February 17, 1968 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Day of the Owl worth watching?
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The Day of the Owl (1968) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Day of the Owl?
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