The Day of the Owl
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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: 7.1/10 (107 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9678
- Languages: Italian
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The Day of the Owl (1968) Original Trailer [HD]
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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 7.1/10 based on 107 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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