The Chicken from Outer Space
Synopsis
An elderly couple's dog must defend them from a malicious space chicken, bent on conquest by infecting them with mutagenic eggs. First this quiet farm in the middle of nowhere, next, the world!
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February 18, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John R. Dilworth
- Screenplay & Story
- John R. Dilworth
- Original Score
- Steven A. Saltzman
- Original Title
- The Chicken from Outer Space
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Stretch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John R. Dilworth
John R. Dilworth
Steven A. Saltzman
William Hohauser
John R. Dilworth, Fred Seibert
Department Leadership Roster
John R. Dilworth
Director
John R. Dilworth
Producer
John R. Dilworth
Writer
William Hohauser
Editor
Steven A. Saltzman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chicken from Outer Space
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What is The Chicken from Outer Space about?
An elderly couple's dog must defend them from a malicious space chicken, bent on conquest by infecting them with mutagenic eggs. First this quiet farm in the middle of nowhere, next, the world!
Who directed The Chicken from Outer Space?
The Chicken from Outer Space was directed by John R. Dilworth.
Who stars in The Chicken from Outer Space?
The principal cast of The Chicken from Outer Space includes Howard Hoffman.
When was The Chicken from Outer Space released and how long is it?
The Chicken from Outer Space was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chicken from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chicken from Outer Space was composed by Steven A. Saltzman.