Special Delivery
“A man tries to hide the body of the mail carrier that died due to an icy front walk.”
Synopsis
A hapless husband neglects to clear the icy walk, which leads to the mailman slipping and breaking his neck. A comedy of errors results from his attempts to hide the body.
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Special DeliveryOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2010-01-28
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- Director
- Eunice Macaulay, John Weldon
- Screenplay & Story
- Eunice Macaulay, John Weldon
- Original Score
- Karl du Plessis
- Original Title
- Special Delivery
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eunice Macaulay, John Weldon
Eunice Macaulay, John Weldon
Karl du Plessis
Derek Lamb
Department Leadership Roster
Eunice Macaulay
Director
John Weldon
Director
Derek Lamb
Producer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Delivery
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What is Special Delivery about?
A hapless husband neglects to clear the icy walk, which leads to the mailman slipping and breaking his neck. A comedy of errors results from his attempts to hide the body.
Who directed Special Delivery?
Special Delivery was directed by Eunice Macaulay, John Weldon.
Who stars in Special Delivery?
The principal cast of Special Delivery includes Sandy Sanderson.
When was Special Delivery released and how long is it?
Special Delivery was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Special Delivery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Special Delivery was composed by Karl du Plessis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Special Delivery?
Special Delivery holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).