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The Day of the Owl

The Day of the Owl

What are 'friends' for...? Why, for murder, terror, extortion, violence and other profitable enterprises!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Il giorno della civetta
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1968-02-17
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (106 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6934
  • Languages: Italian

Cast & Crew

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

as Captain Bellodi

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

as Rosa Nicolosi

Lee J. Cobb

Lee J. Cobb

as Don Mariano Arena

Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

as Zecchinetta

Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff

as Pizzuco

Serge Reggiani

Serge Reggiani

as Parrinieddu

Ennio Balbo

Ennio Balbo

as Mobster #1 at Banquet

Ugo D'Alessio

Ugo D'Alessio

as Mobster #2 at Banquet

Fred Coplan

Fred Coplan

as The Brigadier

Giovanni Pallavicino

Giovanni Pallavicino

as The Marshal of the Carabinieri

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Day of the Owl (1968) Original Trailer [HD]

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Owl?

The Day of the Owl is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1968-02-17.

Who are the main actors in The Day of the Owl?

The main cast includes Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Lee J. Cobb, Tano Cimarosa, Nehemiah Persoff, .

Where can I watch The Day of the Owl online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day of the Owl is available.

Is The Day of the Owl based on a true story?

What are 'friends' for...? Why, for murder, terror, extortion, violence and other profitable enterprises!

What is the IMDb rating of The Day of the Owl?

The Day of the Owl has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 106 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Day of the Owl?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Day of the Owl?

The soundtrack was composed by Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Day of the Owl filmed?

The Day of the Owl was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Day of the Owl?

The total runtime of The Day of the Owl is 108 minutes.

Is The Day of the Owl suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Day of the Owl?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Day of the Owl.

Does The Day of the Owl have a post-credit scene?

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