The Day of the Owl

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

1968 1h 48m IT

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★7.1TMDB · 128

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Franco Nero
Captain Bellodi
Claudia Cardinale
Rosa Nicolosi
Lee J. Cobb
Don Mariano Arena
Tano Cimarosa
Zecchinetta
Nehemiah Persoff
Pizzuco
Serge Reggiani
Parrinieddu
Ennio Balbo
Mobster #1 at Banquet
Ugo D'Alessio
Mobster #2 at Banquet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Damiano Damiani
Writers: Ugo Pirro, Damiano Damiani
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Damiano Damiani, shot by Tonino Delli Colli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Giovanni Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Franco Nero and Claudia Cardinale and Lee J. Cobb carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0063010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Damiano Damiani directs. Tonino Delli Colli behind the camera. Giovanni Fusco scores. Nino Baragli cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Damiano Damiani, shot by Tonino Delli Colli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Giovanni Fusco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Franco Nero and Claudia Cardinale and Lee J. Cobb carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "What are 'friends' for...? Why, for murder, terror, extortion, violence and other profitable enterprises!".
8IMDB entry: tt0063010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 13 different titles around the world.