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Day of the Cobra (1980): Cast

Day of the Cobra (1980) movie poster

Day of the Cobra is a 1980 action drama starring Franco Nero as Larry Stanziani, William Berger and Massimo Vanni. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Day of the Cobra (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Action , Crime , Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
Laser
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Day of the Cobra About?

The premise of Day of the Cobra without spoilers.

When an American narcotics agent is killed on Italian soil, the department chief turns to Larry Stanziani—nicknamed “The Cobra.” Once a top operative, Larry now works as a low‑key private detective. He seizes the case to settle a score with an old foe, only to uncover a ruthless criminal organization that threatens everything.

Day of the Cobra Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • italian exploitation
  • exploitation
  • grindhouse film
  • transgender
  • child in jeopardy
  • female rear nudity
  • villainess
  • dark comedy
  • agent
  • italy
  • private detective
+38 more
  • stabbed in the neck
  • stabbed with glass
  • warehouse
  • boat
  • prostitute
  • hanged body
  • stabbing
  • crushed to death
  • assassination
  • sniper rifle
  • pistol
  • poetic justice
  • hit by a truck
  • kicked in the face
  • car accident
  • mixed martial arts
  • nightclub
  • kung fu
  • police station
  • psychopath
  • ex cop
  • main character shot
  • bare chested male
  • female nudity
  • home invasion
  • san francisco california
  • shootout
  • police detective
  • damsel in distress
  • tough girl
  • death
  • parkour
  • shot in the arm
  • hanging
  • hero kills a woman
  • cigarette smoking
  • glock
  • police
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Cast & crew

Day of the Cobra Cast & Characters

Franco Nero leads the cast as Larry Stanziani, with William Berger as Jack Goldsmith and Massimo Vanni as Beltrame.

Also Starring in Day of the Cobra

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Details

Day of the Cobra Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Cobra Day” and “Der Tag der Cobra”.

Also known as
  • Cobra Day
  • Der Tag der Cobra
  • A kobra napja
  • Денят на Кобрата
  • Le jour du cobra
  • El día del Cobra
  • 眼镜蛇之日
  • День Кобры

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FAQ

Day of the Cobra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Day of the Cobra, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Day of the Cobra?

Day of the Cobra runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Day of the Cobra released?

Day of the Cobra was released on August 12, 1980.

Who is in the cast of Day of the Cobra?

Day of the Cobra stars Franco Nero as Larry Stanziani, William Berger as Jack Goldsmith and Massimo Vanni as Beltrame, among 20 credited actors.

Does Day of the Cobra have a post-credit scene?

No. Day of the Cobra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Day of the Cobra in?

The original language of Day of the Cobra is Italian.

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