The Chicken Chronicles
“The Spirit of 69...When The Lights Turned Off...The Kids Turned On!”
Synopsis
A late-1960s teen (Steve Guttenberg) working in a chicken-takeout stand cannot get his mind off his dream-girl (Lisa Reeves).
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The Chicken Chronicles Trailer (1977)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-07
Top Cast
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Phil Silvers
Max Ober
Ed Lauter
Mr. Nastase
Steve Guttenberg
David Kessler (as Steven Guttenberg)
Lisa Reeves
Margaret
Meridith Baer
Tracy
Branscombe Richmond
Mark
Will Seltzer
Weinstein
Kutee
Maddy
Gino Baffa
Charlie
Robert Resnick
Stuart
Clark Brandon
Lee
Joseph G. Medalis
Mr. Phinney
Jon Gries
Tom
Jon M. Benson
Mr. Putnam
Robert Gribbin
Dr. Sankbeil
Vincent Lucchesi
Coach Zwick
Edwin Mills
Mr. Tankel
Raven De La Croix
Mrs. Worth
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Simon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Diamond
- Original Score
- Ken Lauber
- Original Title
- The Chicken Chronicles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Chicken Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Simon
Paul Diamond
Ken Lauber
Matthew F. Leonetti
George Folsey Jr.
Walter Shenson
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Shenson
Producer
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
Paul Diamond
Screenplay
Ken Lauber
Original Music Composer
Frank Simon
Director
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chicken Chronicles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chicken Chronicles about?
A late-1960s teen (Steve Guttenberg) working in a chicken-takeout stand cannot get his mind off his dream-girl (Lisa Reeves).
Who directed The Chicken Chronicles?
The Chicken Chronicles was directed by Frank Simon.
Who stars in The Chicken Chronicles?
The principal cast of The Chicken Chronicles includes Phil Silvers, Ed Lauter, Steve Guttenberg, Lisa Reeves, Meridith Baer.
When was The Chicken Chronicles released and how long is it?
The Chicken Chronicles was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chicken Chronicles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chicken Chronicles was composed by Ken Lauber.
Is The Chicken Chronicles based on a book or true story?
The Chicken Chronicles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Diamond".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chicken Chronicles?
The Chicken Chronicles holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).