Rhinoceros
“The comedy that proves people are still the funniest animals.”
Synopsis
A boozing young man in love with his co-worker finds that everyone around him, even his pompous and condescending best friend, is changing into a rhinoceros.
Top Cast
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Gene Wilder
Stanley
Zero Mostel
John
Karen Black
Daisy
Joe Silver
Norman
Robert Weil
Carl
Marilyn Chris
Mrs. Bingham
Percy Rodriguez
Mr. Nicholson
Robert Fields
Young Man
Melody Santangello
Young Woman
Don Calfa
Waiter
Lou Cutell
Cashier
Howard Morton
Doctor
Manuel Aviles
Busboy
Anne Ramsey
Lady with Cat
Lorna Thayer
Restaurant Owner
Sheryl Deauville
Woman in Black with Baby Carriage (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom O'Horgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Barry
- Original Score
- Galt MacDermot
- Original Title
- Rhinoceros
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- The Ely Landau Organization Inc., Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom O'Horgan
Julian Barry, Eugène Ionesco
Galt MacDermot
James Crabe
Bud S. Smith
Edward Lewis, Mort Abrahams, Ely A. Landau, Henry T. Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Tom O'Horgan
Director
Julian Barry
Screenplay
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Jack Martin Smith
Production Design
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Bud S. Smith
Editor
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhinoceros
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rhinoceros about?
A boozing young man in love with his co-worker finds that everyone around him, even his pompous and condescending best friend, is changing into a rhinoceros.
Who directed Rhinoceros?
Rhinoceros was directed by Tom O'Horgan.
Who stars in Rhinoceros?
The principal cast of Rhinoceros includes Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel, Karen Black, Joe Silver, Robert Weil.
When was Rhinoceros released and how long is it?
Rhinoceros was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Rhinoceros?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhinoceros was composed by Galt MacDermot.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhinoceros?
Rhinoceros holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).