Tales from the Far Side
“It's going to be a bumpy night.”
Synopsis
A series of Gary Larson's "Far Side" gags are turned into short animated gags, such as a Frankenstein cow; an insect airline's in-flight movie; deers, hunters, and ufos; wolf home-movies; egg horror flicks; and cowboys & aliens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marv Newland
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Larson
- Original Score
- Bill Frisell
- Original Title
- Tales from the Far Side
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Farworks Inc., The International Rocketship Limited Canada Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marv Newland
Gary Larson
Bill Frisell
Michael van den Bos
Michael van den Bos
Department Leadership Roster
Marv Newland
Director
Gary Larson
Writer
Michael van den Bos
Editor
Michael van den Bos
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from the Far Side
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales from the Far Side about?
A series of Gary Larson's "Far Side" gags are turned into short animated gags, such as a Frankenstein cow; an insect airline's in-flight movie; deers, hunters, and ufos; wolf home-movies; egg horror flicks; and cowboys & aliens.
Who directed Tales from the Far Side?
Tales from the Far Side was directed by Marv Newland.
Who stars in Tales from the Far Side?
The principal cast of Tales from the Far Side includes Kathleen Barr, Doug Parker, Lee Tockar, Dale Wilson.
When was Tales from the Far Side released and how long is it?
Tales from the Far Side was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales from the Far Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales from the Far Side was composed by Bill Frisell.