The Hawks and the Sparrows
Uccellacci e uccellini
“An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.”
Synopsis
A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Uccellacci e uccellini (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-26
Top Cast
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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)
Gabriele Baldini
Dante's Dentist (uncredited)
Lina D'Amico
(uncredited)
Pietro Davoli
Mascalzone (uncredited)
Rossana Di Rocco
Ninetto's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Cesare Gelli
(uncredited)
Vittorio La Paglia
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Uccellacci e uccellini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Arco Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Ennio Morricone
Mario Bernardo, Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Mario Bernardo
Director of Photography
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hawks and the Sparrows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Hawks and the Sparrows includes Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi, Umberto Bevilacqua, Renato Capogna.
When was The Hawks and the Sparrows released and how long is it?
The Hawks and the Sparrows was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hawks and the Sparrows was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hawks and the Sparrows?
The Hawks and the Sparrows holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).