The Great Cognito
Synopsis
The film tells of a music hall impressionist who caricatures personalities from the second world war. Animated by Barry Bruce at Will Vinton Productions. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Vinton
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Shadburne, John Morrison
- Original Score
- Billy Scream
- Original Title
- The Great Cognito
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Will Vinton Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Vinton
Susan Shadburne, John Morrison
Billy Scream
Will Vinton
Department Leadership Roster
Will Vinton
Director
Susan Shadburne
Writer
John Morrison
Writer
Will Vinton
Producer
Billy Scream
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Cognito
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Cognito about?
The film tells of a music hall impressionist who caricatures personalities from the second world war. Animated by Barry Bruce at Will Vinton Productions. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed The Great Cognito?
The Great Cognito was directed by Will Vinton.
Who stars in The Great Cognito?
The principal cast of The Great Cognito includes John Morrison, Tim Conner, Brian Bressler.
When was The Great Cognito released and how long is it?
The Great Cognito was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Cognito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Cognito was composed by Billy Scream.