The Hawks and the Sparrows
“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.
Where to watch The Hawks and the Sparrows in United States
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Where is The Hawks and the Sparrows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner |
About The Hawks and the Sparrows
The Hawks and the Sparrows is a 1966 Italian-language comedy and fantasy film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The cast is led by Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Hawks and the Sparrows was produced by Arco Film and made in Italy. It was released on May 4, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Release date
- May 4, 1966
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Arco Film
The Hawks and the Sparrows cast & crew
The Hawks and the Sparrows was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and written by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
The cast features Totò as Totò Innocenti / Frate Cicillo, Ninetto Davoli as Ninetto Innocenti / Frate Ninetto, Femi Benussi as Luna, Umberto Bevilacqua as Incensurato, Renato Capogna as Mascalzone, and Alfredo Leggi as Mascalzone.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Mario Bernardo, and it was produced by Alfredo Bini.
Is The Hawks and the Sparrows worth watching?
The Hawks and the Sparrows holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 372 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and fantasy, The Hawks and the Sparrows is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Hawks and the Sparrows
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
Vittorio Vittori
Ciro Lococo
Nello Appodia
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Hawks and the Sparrows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hawks and the Sparrows in United States?
The Hawks and the Sparrows is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Hawks and the Sparrows on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Hawks and the Sparrows is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Hawks and the Sparrows in?
The Hawks and the Sparrows is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The Hawks and the Sparrows runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Hawks and the Sparrows rated?
The Hawks and the Sparrows is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 372 ratings.
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