King of the Cats
Synopsis
King of the Cats (1984) is a short film adapted from the children's book of the same name by Paul Galdone, published in 1980. It tells the story of a gravedigger and a strange encounter he has at a cemetery, which he describes to his wife and their cat.
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Cats story : The king of cats
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January 1, 1984
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul R. Gagne
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Galdone
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- King of the Cats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Weston Woods Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul R. Gagne
Paul Galdone
Ernest Troost
Paul R. Gagne
Morton Schindel
Department Leadership Roster
Morton Schindel
Producer
Paul R. Gagne
Editor
Paul Galdone
Writer
Paul R. Gagne
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is King of the Cats about?
King of the Cats (1984) is a short film adapted from the children's book of the same name by Paul Galdone, published in 1980. It tells the story of a gravedigger and a strange encounter he has at a cemetery, which he describes to his wife and their cat.
Who directed King of the Cats?
King of the Cats was directed by Paul R. Gagne.
Who stars in King of the Cats?
The principal cast of King of the Cats includes Tim Sample.
When was King of the Cats released and how long is it?
King of the Cats was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Cats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Cats was composed by Ernest Troost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of the Cats?
King of the Cats holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).