Big City Blues
Synopsis
Big City Blues is a 1962 English-Dutch language short film written and directed by Charles Huguenot van der Linden. Two drunk men chase a girl and a young boy chases a rabbit, leading to horrific consequences. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Huguenot van der Linden
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Huguenot van der Linden
- Original Title
- Big City Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, German
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Huguenot van der Linden
Charles Huguenot van der Linden
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Charles Huguenot van der Linden
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Charles Huguenot van der Linden
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What is Big City Blues about?
Big City Blues is a 1962 English-Dutch language short film written and directed by Charles Huguenot van der Linden. Two drunk men chase a girl and a young boy chases a rabbit, leading to horrific consequences. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Big City Blues?
Big City Blues was directed by Charles Huguenot van der Linden.
Who stars in Big City Blues?
The principal cast of Big City Blues includes Joop Admiraal, René Deshauteurs, David Kropveld, Ilse Zweers.
When was Big City Blues released and how long is it?
Big City Blues was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 20m.