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The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg

Synopsis

Dogfather reads about a goose that laid a golden egg, and kidnaps him to make him lay another one. Trouble is, he didn't actually lay the egg (it was an another goose that decided to keep his mouth shut since he knew the fate of the goose in the story "The Goose that Laid a Golden Egg").

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 4, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hawley Pratt
Screenplay & Story
Friz Freleng
Original Score
Dean Elliott
Original Title
The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
6m
Production Studios
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, United Artists

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hawley Pratt

Screenplay & Story

Friz Freleng

Original Score & Music

Dean Elliott

Film Editing

Robert Gillis

Producers

Friz Freleng, David H. DePatie

Department Leadership Roster

Hawley Pratt

Hawley Pratt

Director

Friz Freleng

Friz Freleng

Producer

David H. DePatie

Producer

Dean Elliott

Original Music Composer

Robert Gillis

Editor

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The Dogfather Theatrical Cartoons

The Dogfather was a series of 17 cartoons produced by DFE films and released between 1974 to 1976. The Dogfather was a parody of The Godfather, but with canines as part of the Italian organized crime syndicate. It consists of the Dogfather (voiced by Bob Holt impersonating Marlon Brando) and his henchmen Pug and Louie (both voiced by Daws Butler). There were some cartoons that Louie wasn't in where Pug is voiced by Bob Holt.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg

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

What is The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg about?

Dogfather reads about a goose that laid a golden egg, and kidnaps him to make him lay another one. Trouble is, he didn't actually lay the egg (it was an another goose that decided to keep his mouth shut since he knew the fate of the goose in the story "The Goose that Laid a Golden Egg").

Who directed The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg?

The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg was directed by Hawley Pratt.

Who stars in The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg?

The principal cast of The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg includes Bob Holt, Daws Butler, Hazel Shermet.

When was The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg released and how long is it?

The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 6m.

Who composed the musical score for The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg was composed by Dean Elliott.