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.
Release Year
1968
Runtime
108 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
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 dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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