The Box
Synopsis
An old bearded man wearing a raincoat walks into a bar and sits down, placing a mysterious box next to him. The other patrons try, with varying success, to find out what's inside. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Wolf
- Original Score
- Shelly Manne
- Original Title
- The Box
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Murakami-Wolf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Wolf
Shelly Manne
Rich Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Wolf
Director
Rich Harrison
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Box.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Box.
list4
Academy Awards - Best Animated Short Film Winners 1932-2025
Academy Awards winners archive (Best Animated Short Film Winners 1932-2025)
Academy Awards: Winners
Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Oscars Animated Short Film [1931-2023] : Winners & Nominees
Academy Award: Best Animated Short Film
Similar Titles to The Box
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
4.6
6.0
5.4
7.3
6.5
5.5
2.0
7.5
7.0
More Like The Box
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Box about?
An old bearded man wearing a raincoat walks into a bar and sits down, placing a mysterious box next to him. The other patrons try, with varying success, to find out what's inside. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.
Who directed The Box?
The Box was directed by Fred Wolf.
Who stars in The Box?
The principal cast of The Box includes Not specified.
When was The Box released and how long is it?
The Box was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Box was composed by Shelly Manne.