The Howl
L'urlo
Synopsis
A young bride flees the ceremony with a stranger and, together, they set off on an epic journey though increasingly bizarre lands. They encounter talking animals and mournful exhibitionists, converse with a discoursing rock, journey through a surrealist's psychedelic hotel, instigate a prison riot, escape from naked cannibals living in a tree, and battle a wind-up midget dictator!
Top Cast
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Tina Aumont
Anita Annigoni
Gigi Proietti
Carlo detto 'Coso'
Nino Segurini
Berto Bertuccioli
Germano Longo
Direttore Manicomio
Edoardo Florio
Diogene
Giorgio Gruden
Night Watchman
Osiride Pevarello
Cannibal Philosopher
Attilio Corsini
Carla Cassola
Pianist
Sam Dorras
Priest
Tino Scotti
Intellectual at School
Tinto Brass
Commissario di polizia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tinto Brass
- Screenplay & Story
- Tinto Brass, Gigi Proietti, Gian Carlo Fusco, Franco Longo
- Original Score
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Original Title
- L'urlo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lion Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tinto Brass
Tinto Brass, Gigi Proietti, Gian Carlo Fusco, Franco Longo
Fiorenzo Carpi
Silvano Ippoliti
Department Leadership Roster
Tinto Brass
Writer
Tinto Brass
Director
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Jean Robert Marquis
Production Design
Maricia D'Alfonso
Costume Design
Fiorenzo Carpi
Original Music Composer
Franco Longo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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MOVIES_R [NC17/18+/NR] in English
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Howl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Howl about?
A young bride flees the ceremony with a stranger and, together, they set off on an epic journey though increasingly bizarre lands. They encounter talking animals and mournful exhibitionists, converse with a discoursing rock, journey through a surrealist's psychedelic hotel, instigate a prison riot, escape from naked cannibals living in a tree, and battle a wind-up midget dictator!
Who directed The Howl?
The Howl was directed by Tinto Brass.
Who stars in The Howl?
The principal cast of The Howl includes Tina Aumont, Gigi Proietti, Nino Segurini, Germano Longo, Edoardo Florio.
When was The Howl released and how long is it?
The Howl was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Howl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Howl was composed by Fiorenzo Carpi.