---
title: "The Day of the Owl"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-day-of-the-owl-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58658
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Day of the Owl (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-day-of-the-owl-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Day of the Owl is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Sicilian cop confronts the Mafia’s grip while probing a murder."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric Sicilian setting
- Tense exploration of Mafia power
- Strong crime drama narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Pacing can feel slow
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and a bleak tone, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: grim, tense, noir, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Damiano Damiani
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films Corona, Corona Cinematografica, Panda - Società per l'Industria Cinematografica

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a drama and crime film.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Italy on 17 February 1968.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 48 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a Carabinieri chief investigating a murder.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
It is set in a small town on a Sicilian island.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Day of the Owl — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/58658)
- [The Day of the Owl (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Owl_(film))

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