Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
Synopsis
Les Blank's first student film, made while at USC, starring Gail Blank, Pieter Van Deusen and Les himself. This short pays homage to Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal, the film that inspired Blank to become a filmmaker. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Blank
- Original Title
- Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Blank
Department Leadership Roster
Les Blank
Director
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What is Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off about?
Les Blank's first student film, made while at USC, starring Gail Blank, Pieter Van Deusen and Les himself. This short pays homage to Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal, the film that inspired Blank to become a filmmaker. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Who directed Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off?
Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off was directed by Les Blank.
Who stars in Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off?
The principal cast of Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off includes Gail Blank, Les Blank, Pieter van Deusen.
When was Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off released and how long is it?
Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 4m.