Too Many Cooks
Synopsis
Dr Andrew Cook, inventor of a process for making living replicas of human beings, has unwittingly duplicated himself and becomes a secret weapon in the Solar System's struggle for economic survival against a powerful alien culture, the Sentients.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Eisenberg, Hugh Whitemore, Michael Imison
- Original Score
- Norman Kay
- Original Title
- Too Many Cooks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gibson
Larry Eisenberg, Hugh Whitemore, Michael Imison
Norman Kay
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
John Gibson
Director
Irene Shubik
Producer
Norman Kay
Original Music Composer
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Many Cooks
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What is Too Many Cooks about?
Dr Andrew Cook, inventor of a process for making living replicas of human beings, has unwittingly duplicated himself and becomes a secret weapon in the Solar System's struggle for economic survival against a powerful alien culture, the Sentients.
Who directed Too Many Cooks?
Too Many Cooks was directed by John Gibson.
Who stars in Too Many Cooks?
The principal cast of Too Many Cooks includes Marius Goring, Paul Daneman, John Hollis, John Gabriel, Cyril Shaps.
When was Too Many Cooks released and how long is it?
Too Many Cooks was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Many Cooks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Many Cooks was composed by Norman Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Many Cooks?
Too Many Cooks holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).