A Thanksgiving Tale
Synopsis
A group of cats have a warm safe place to stay but no food. When Tom the Turkey comes to town to begin his acting career the cats intervene so they can have turkey for Thanksgiving. A pack of neighborhood dogs who guard a local restaurant have all the food they want but are freezing. Learning about the cats' plot to turn Tom into dinner they try to stop the cats. Soon they realize if they work together everyone would have enough to eat and a safe place to stay.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Field
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Cabral, Paul Fusco
- Original Score
- Richard J. Schellbach
- Original Title
- A Thanksgiving Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Imagicom Productions, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Field
Kelly Cabral, Paul Fusco
Richard J. Schellbach
Paul Fusco
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Cabral
Writer
Paul Fusco
Producer
James Field
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thanksgiving Tale
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What is A Thanksgiving Tale about?
A group of cats have a warm safe place to stay but no food. When Tom the Turkey comes to town to begin his acting career the cats intervene so they can have turkey for Thanksgiving. A pack of neighborhood dogs who guard a local restaurant have all the food they want but are freezing. Learning about the cats' plot to turn Tom into dinner they try to stop the cats. Soon they realize if they work together everyone would have enough to eat and a safe place to stay.
Who directed A Thanksgiving Tale?
A Thanksgiving Tale was directed by James Field.
Who stars in A Thanksgiving Tale?
The principal cast of A Thanksgiving Tale includes Paul Fusco, Lisa Buckley, Linda Fusco, Richard J. Schellbach.
When was A Thanksgiving Tale released and how long is it?
A Thanksgiving Tale was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Thanksgiving Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Thanksgiving Tale was composed by Richard J. Schellbach.