Claude
Synopsis
Animation Workshop Color UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A hand-drawn animation. Claude is a small and silent boy who carries around a box to which he keeps adding dials, antenna, etc. His parents are extremely rich, throughout the film Calude’s father keeps telling his son: “Claude, you’ll never amount to anything.” Mother several times exasperatedly asks him: “Can’t you do anything, Claude?”. Claude says nothing but, in the end, he has the last act: he twiddles the dials on his completed box and vaporizes both parents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan McLaughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan McLaughlin
- Original Score
- Hank Levine
- Original Title
- Claude
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan McLaughlin
Dan McLaughlin
Hank Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Dan McLaughlin
Writer
Dan McLaughlin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Claude.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Claude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Claude about?
Animation Workshop Color UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A hand-drawn animation. Claude is a small and silent boy who carries around a box to which he keeps adding dials, antenna, etc. His parents are extremely rich, throughout the film Calude’s father keeps telling his son: “Claude, you’ll never amount to anything.” Mother several times exasperatedly asks him: “Can’t you do anything, Claude?”. Claude says nothing but, in the end, he has the last act: he twiddles the dials on his completed box and vaporizes both parents.
Who directed Claude?
Claude was directed by Dan McLaughlin.
Who stars in Claude?
The principal cast of Claude includes Jon Drury, Jeanne Cagney.
When was Claude released and how long is it?
Claude was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Claude?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Claude was composed by Hank Levine.