Peep and the Big Wide World
Synopsis
Peep the chicken ventures out on an adventure into the Big Wide World and makes some friends along the way. Narrated by Peter Ustinov, this 1988 short film commissioned by the National Film Board of Canada comprises three short stories starring Peep the chicken, Quack the duck, and Chirp the Robin, and eventually served as the inspiration for an ongoing 2004 animated series.
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Peep and the Big Wide WorldOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2015-05-22
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Release Date is an approximation - this was originally released in 1988
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaj Pindal
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaj Pindal, Arlene Moscovisch
- Original Score
- Annie Pindal
- Original Title
- Peep and the Big Wide World
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaj Pindal
Kaj Pindal, Arlene Moscovisch
Annie Pindal
John Kramer, Kaj Pindal, Craig Welch
John Spotton, Michael J.F. Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Kaj Pindal
Director
Kaj Pindal
Writer
Arlene Moscovisch
Writer
Michael J.F. Scott
Producer
John Kramer
Editor
Kaj Pindal
Editor
Craig Welch
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What is Peep and the Big Wide World about?
Peep the chicken ventures out on an adventure into the Big Wide World and makes some friends along the way. Narrated by Peter Ustinov, this 1988 short film commissioned by the National Film Board of Canada comprises three short stories starring Peep the chicken, Quack the duck, and Chirp the Robin, and eventually served as the inspiration for an ongoing 2004 animated series.
Who directed Peep and the Big Wide World?
Peep and the Big Wide World was directed by Kaj Pindal.
Who stars in Peep and the Big Wide World?
The principal cast of Peep and the Big Wide World includes Peter Ustinov.
When was Peep and the Big Wide World released and how long is it?
Peep and the Big Wide World was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Peep and the Big Wide World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peep and the Big Wide World was composed by Annie Pindal.