Drama Cult Classic

A fugitive, a dysfunctional family, and a taboo triangle simmer in this Italian giallo.

COCK CROWS AT ELEVEN

1978 · 01:49:00 · NR · Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Federico, a criminal on the run, forms an inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old Simona. Her mother Vera conspires with Federico to murder Simona's disabled father, straining Federico's bond with Simona.

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Quick Answer

What is Cock Crows at Eleven about?

Cock Crows at Eleven is a 1978 Italian drama-thriller directed by Massimo Pirri about a fugitive who enters into a disturbing relationship with a young girl, only to become entangled in her family's twisted dynamics.

Key Facts

Director: Massimo Pirri
Writers: Massimo Pirri, Federico Tofi, Morando Morandini Jr.
Release: 1978
Runtime: 1h 49m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Also Known As: Cock Crows at 11, Massimo Pirri's Cock Crows at Eleven, La venganza de Baby Simona, Dipli apistia, Immorality, Cock Crows at Eleven

The SassyFlix Take

A sleazy giallo that’s not afraid to stir up controversy, Cock Crows at Eleven blends a child-killer on the run with a scandalous family and enough taboo relationships to keep even the most jaded exploitation aficionado raising an eyebrow. Massimo Pirri delivers a simmering potboiler where betrayal, forbidden desire, and murder all crowd the same dysfunctional household.

From the Vault

From the vault: This is one rooster that crows well before dawn—and well past the bounds of good taste.

Why Cult

Taboo Relationships

This film explores illicit and transgressive bonds, centering on an adult fugitive and a preteen girl, and a conspiracy with her oversexed mother.

Sleazy Giallo Vibe

With its adult-child dynamics, murder plots, and a dysfunctional family, the film leans hard into exploitation and Italian giallo territory.

Complex Female Characters

Vera and Simona, mother and daughter, are both pivotal in driving the story’s perverse turns, each with her own twisted motivations.

Unflinching Exploitation

From statutory rape to patricide plots, the film doesn't shy away from controversial, boundary-pushing content.

About This Film

Federico is a child-killer running from the law. Wounded, he is taken in by an 11 year old girl named Simona. Their strange love affair is interrupted by Simona's depressed, oversexed mother Vera, who concocts a plan with Federico to kill her wheelchair-bound, reclusive husband. Simona does not take kindly to this new relationship between Federico and Vera.

Film Details

Director Massimo Pirri

Writers Massimo Pirri, Federico Tofi, Morando Morandini Jr.

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Female Rear Nudity Female Topless Nudity Female Full Frontal Nudity Female Frontal Nudity Suicide Male Frontal Nudity Cheating Wife Male Full Frontal Nudity Killer Mother Daughter Relationship Cuckolded Husband Female Full Rear Nudity Coming Of Age Dysfunctional Marriage Sleazy Giallo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cock Crows at Eleven about? +

Cock Crows at Eleven is about a fugitive child-killer who is sheltered by a young girl, only to become involved in her family's web of seduction, betrayal, and murder.

When was Cock Crows at Eleven released? +

Cock Crows at Eleven was released in 1978.

Who directed Cock Crows at Eleven? +

Cock Crows at Eleven was directed by Massimo Pirri.

How long is Cock Crows at Eleven? +

Cock Crows at Eleven has a runtime of 109 minutes.

What genre is Cock Crows at Eleven? +

Cock Crows at Eleven is a drama-thriller.

Where can I watch Cock Crows at Eleven? +

Cock Crows at Eleven is available to stream on SassyFlix.