The Hawks and the Sparrows (1966)
An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.
A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 4, 1966
Cast
- Totò - Totò Innocenti / Frate Cicillo
- Ninetto Davoli - Ninetto Innocenti / Frate Ninetto
- Femi Benussi - Luna
- Umberto Bevilacqua - Incensurato
- Renato Capogna - Mascalzone
- Alfredo Leggi - Mascalzone
- Renato Montalbano - San Francesco
- Flaminia Siciliano - Mascalzone
- Lena Lin Solaro - Urganda
- Giovanni Tarallo - Il Contadino Affamato
Screenplay
- Pier Paolo Pasolini (Screenplay)
- Pier Paolo Pasolini (Story)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Mario Bernardo, Tonino Delli Colli
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Arco Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
rome, italy, mythology, satire, crow, hawk
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hawks and the Sparrows about?
- A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
- Who directed The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
- Who stars in The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows stars Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi, Umberto Bevilacqua, Renato Capogna, Alfredo Leggi.
- How long is The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Hawks and the Sparrows produced?
- The Hawks and the Sparrows was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Hawks and the Sparrows?
- The themes of The Hawks and the Sparrows include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.