Shut Up... I'm Crying
Synopsis
Shut Up... I'm Crying is a 1970 English language short film directed by Robert Siegler, starring Sal Catena, Kevin Michael and Carolyn Schultz. It is about a genie who grants three wishes to a plumbing store owner and his wife. When unexpected consequences arrive, will the couple really get what they want? The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siegler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Siegler
- Original Score
- Jon Charles
- Original Title
- Shut Up... I'm Crying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Robert Siegler Productions, Schoenfeld Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siegler
Robert Siegler
Jon Charles
Michael Charles
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siegler
Director
Robert Siegler
Writer
Michael Charles
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What is Shut Up... I'm Crying about?
Shut Up... I'm Crying is a 1970 English language short film directed by Robert Siegler, starring Sal Catena, Kevin Michael and Carolyn Schultz. It is about a genie who grants three wishes to a plumbing store owner and his wife. When unexpected consequences arrive, will the couple really get what they want? The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed Shut Up... I'm Crying?
Shut Up... I'm Crying was directed by Robert Siegler.
Who stars in Shut Up... I'm Crying?
The principal cast of Shut Up... I'm Crying includes Jack Somack, Ann Thomas, Michael Vale, Carolyn Schultz, Sal Catena.
When was Shut Up... I'm Crying released and how long is it?
Shut Up... I'm Crying was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Shut Up... I'm Crying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shut Up... I'm Crying was composed by Jon Charles.