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Mother Was a Rooster

Synopsis

Foghorn Leghorn is sound asleep when the barnyard dog places an ostrich egg beside him for a gag. When Foghorn awakes and sees the egg...

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 20, 1962

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert McKimson
Screenplay & Story
David Detiege
Original Score
Milt Franklyn
Original Title
Mother Was a Rooster
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Cartoons

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert McKimson

Screenplay & Story

David Detiege

Original Score & Music

Milt Franklyn

Film Editing

Treg Brown

Department Leadership Roster

Robert McKimson

Robert McKimson

Director

Treg Brown

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother Was a Rooster.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Was a Rooster

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mother Was a Rooster about?

Foghorn Leghorn is sound asleep when the barnyard dog places an ostrich egg beside him for a gag. When Foghorn awakes and sees the egg...

Who directed Mother Was a Rooster?

Mother Was a Rooster was directed by Robert McKimson.

Who stars in Mother Was a Rooster?

The principal cast of Mother Was a Rooster includes Mel Blanc.

When was Mother Was a Rooster released and how long is it?

Mother Was a Rooster was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 6m.

Who composed the musical score for Mother Was a Rooster?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Was a Rooster was composed by Milt Franklyn.