The Day of the Owl
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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"The Day of the Owl" is a 1968 Italian film directed by Damiano Damiani. Based on a novel by Leonardo Sciascia, the film centers around the investigation of a murder in Sicily and examines the pervasive influence of the Mafia in everyday life.The story follows a police officer, Captain Bellodi, who investigates the murder of a businessman, Luco Santi. As he delves deeper, he uncovers the intricate ties between the local community and the Mafia, experiencing resistance and threats from various parties.
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- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Starring
- Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Lee J. Cobb, Tano Cimarosa, Nehemiah Persoff, Serge Reggiani, Ennio Balbo, Ugo D'Alessio
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