Excited Turkeys
Synopsis
"A realism like that of GREED is lifted to a level where it becomes poetry. This is done by stylization and a few well-chosen details... a masterpiece." –Jonas Mekas, Village Voice "A black comedy which, in its cruel ending, has been compared to Harold Pinter. It is a hilarious satire on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Everything is there but the soup, but it's nuts for sure. This is Mass' first comedy, and those who know his early classic works are in for some surprises. Also Hawkins' imitations of sobs, snores, and gobbles are fabulous, especially the ghostly turkey at the end, shot in negative. A favorite on Mass' recent tours of Texas, the Midwest and the South." –The Gryphon Film Group
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Willard Maas
- Original Title
- Excited Turkeys
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Willard Maas
Department Leadership Roster
Willard Maas
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Excited Turkeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Excited Turkeys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Excited Turkeys about?
"A realism like that of GREED is lifted to a level where it becomes poetry. This is done by stylization and a few well-chosen details... a masterpiece." –Jonas Mekas, Village Voice "A black comedy which, in its cruel ending, has been compared to Harold Pinter. It is a hilarious satire on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Everything is there but the soup, but it's nuts for sure. This is Mass' first comedy, and those who know his early classic works are in for some surprises. Also Hawkins' imitations of sobs, snores, and gobbles are fabulous, especially the ghostly turkey at the end, shot in negative. A favorite on Mass' recent tours of Texas, the Midwest and the South." –The Gryphon Film Group
Who directed Excited Turkeys?
Excited Turkeys was directed by Willard Maas.
Who stars in Excited Turkeys?
The principal cast of Excited Turkeys includes Not specified.
When was Excited Turkeys released and how long is it?
Excited Turkeys was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 12m.