Day of the Cobra 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Network
- Laser
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video
What is Day of the Cobra?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Day of the Cobra" (1980). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 12, 1980
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Italy
- Studios
- Laser
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 15 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Laser
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Day of the Cobra" (1980).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts explicitly supported by the SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Day of the Cobra (1980).
Release Date: 08/12/1980 (IT).
Location: Genoa.
Genres: Drama, Action, and Crime.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Plot: An American narcotics agent is murdered in Italy. The head of the department decides to hire Larry Stanziani, "The Cobra". Larry is a former agent and now a third-rate private detective. He uses the opportunity to get even with an old enemy, but finds he is facing a relentless organization.
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Day of the Cobra is a 1980 film categorized under the genres of drama, action, and crime. The production has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes and is associated with Genoa. Released in
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced former agent is recruited to investigate a narcotics murder and confront his past enemies.”
- Features a performance by Franco Nero in the lead role.
- Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, a notable figure in the poliziottesco genre.
- Offers a classic narrative involving a relentless criminal organization.
- The protagonist is characterized as a third-rate private detective, which may not appeal to viewers seeking a polished hero.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s Italian crime dramas featuring gritty investigations and professional vendettas.
This film maintains a crime-drama tone with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
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Is Day of the Cobra worth watching?
The film is worth watching for fans of the 1980s Italian poliziottesco genre and those interested in the collaborations between director Enzo G. Castellari and actor Franco Nero.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
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Availability varies by region and platform, so check your local streaming services for current listings.
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Day of the Cobra is a standalone feature film released in 1980.
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