Parable
Synopsis
In a typical traveling circus, all the workers have problems over their heads; A puppeteer named Magnus controls his troupe like marionettes until a good clown arrives on the scene to help relieve them of their burdens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantastic Fest
Festival / Special Debut
August 31, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Forsberg, Tom Rook
- Original Title
- Parable
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Fred A. Niles Communications Centers Inc. of Chicago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Forsberg, Tom Rook
Fred A. Niles
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Forsberg
Director
Tom Rook
Director
Fred A. Niles
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parable
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What is Parable about?
In a typical traveling circus, all the workers have problems over their heads; A puppeteer named Magnus controls his troupe like marionettes until a good clown arrives on the scene to help relieve them of their burdens.
Who directed Parable?
Parable was directed by Rolf Forsberg, Tom Rook.
Who stars in Parable?
The principal cast of Parable includes Clarence Mitchell, Tom Erhart, Gordon Oarsheim, Madhur Jaffrey, Saeed Jaffrey.
When was Parable released and how long is it?
Parable was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 24m.