The Hawks and the Sparrows
An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.
NR 1966 · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy, Fantasy
A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini · Written by Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Totò Totò Innocenti / Frate Cicillo -
Ninetto Davoli Ninetto Innocenti / Frate Ninetto -
Femi Benussi Luna - U Umberto Bevilacqua Incensurato
- R Renato Capogna Mascalzone
- A Alfredo Leggi Mascalzone
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Renato Montalbano San Francesco - F Flaminia Siciliano Mascalzone
- L Lena Lin Solaro Urganda
- G Giovanni Tarallo Il Contadino Affamato
- V Vittorio Vittori Ciro Lococo
- N Nello Appodia Party Guest (uncredited)
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