Directed by Damiano Damiani • Drama • With Claudia Cardinale, Franco Nero, Lee J. Cobb • 1968 • 109 minutes

The Day of the Owl stars Franco Nero as a police chief who, while investigating the death of a construction worker, goes up against corrupt officials and a ruthless mafia boss (Lee J. Cobb). Adapted from the celebrated novel, The Day of the Owl was a prestigious production, it was in the running for best film at the Berlin Film Festival and won numerous Italian awards.