The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Synopsis
Arthur is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta. The family welcome her with open arms, but the neighbors are not so sure and then Henrietta escapes.
Top Cast
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Benny Baker
Mr. Gluckschen
Vivian Bonnell
Pamela Reschner, the Mayor's Secretary
Hamilton Camp
Gibbons
Keene Curtis
Crandall
Richard Deacon
City Councilman
Stephanie Edwards
News Anchor
John Finnegan
Policeman
Alice Ghostley
Narrator - Mrs. Gluckschen
Arlene Golonka
Helen Bobowicz
Jerry Houser
Policeman
Gabe Kaplan
Anthony DePalma
Bill McLean
Homeless Man
Clive Revill
Prof. Mazzocchi
J. Jay Saunders
Fireman
Van Snowden
Henrietta the Chicken
Bill Sorrells
Carl Bobowicz
Dick Van Patten
Mayor Bagley
Peter Billingsley
Arthur Bobowicz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Baldwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel M. Pinkwater, Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg
- Original Score
- Misha Segal
- Original Title
- The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- WQED, KCET, KTCA, WETA, South Carolina Educational Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Baldwin
Daniel M. Pinkwater, Don Nelson, Arthur Alsberg
Misha Segal
Robert E. Collins
Paul Bonnette
Martin Tahse
Department Leadership Roster
Misha Segal
Original Music Composer
Martin Tahse
Producer
Paul Bonnette
Editor
Peter Baldwin
Director
Robert E. Collins
Director of Photography
Don Nelson
Writer
Arthur Alsberg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hoboken Chicken Emergency about?
Arthur is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta. The family welcome her with open arms, but the neighbors are not so sure and then Henrietta escapes.
Who directed The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency was directed by Peter Baldwin.
Who stars in The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The principal cast of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency includes Benny Baker, Vivian Bonnell, Hamilton Camp, Keene Curtis, Richard Deacon.
When was The Hoboken Chicken Emergency released and how long is it?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hoboken Chicken Emergency was composed by Misha Segal.
Is The Hoboken Chicken Emergency based on a book or true story?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Daniel M. Pinkwater".