The King of Eight
Synopsis
The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the title character, the jovial king (voiced by Jim Henson) of a land where everything exists in denominations of the number eight.
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May 21, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Original Title
- The King of Eight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Productions, Children's Television Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Henson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Eight
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What is The King of Eight about?
The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the title character, the jovial king (voiced by Jim Henson) of a land where everything exists in denominations of the number eight.
Who directed The King of Eight?
The King of Eight was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The King of Eight?
The principal cast of The King of Eight includes Jim Henson.
When was The King of Eight released and how long is it?
The King of Eight was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1m.