The Trident
Synopsis
When you're the legendary Puss in Boots, life and death go paw in paw. In this epic original short, Puss recalls one of his most daring deaths yet.
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Type: Clip • Published 2023-02-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Flynn
- Original Score
- Heitor Pereira
- Original Title
- The Trident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Flynn
Matt Flynn
Heitor Pereira
Steve Vallino
Januel Mercado, Michael T. Vollmann, Joel Crawford, Mark Swift, Angie Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Flynn
Director
Steve Vallino
Editor
Heitor Pereira
Original Music Composer
Angie Howard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Violence
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trident
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What is The Trident about?
When you're the legendary Puss in Boots, life and death go paw in paw. In this epic original short, Puss recalls one of his most daring deaths yet.
Who directed The Trident?
The Trident was directed by Matt Flynn.
Who stars in The Trident?
The principal cast of The Trident includes Eric Bauza, Margo Rey, Florence Pugh, Harvey Guillén, Ray Winstone.
When was The Trident released and how long is it?
The Trident was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trident was composed by Heitor Pereira.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trident?
The Trident holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).