Rooster
Synopsis
A physically small police psychologist and a physically large insurance detective team up on an arson case.
Top Cast
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Paul Williams
Rooster Steele
Pat McCormick
Sweets McBride
J.D. Cannon
Chief Willard T. Coburn
Ed Lauter
Jack Claggert
Jill St. John
Joanna Van Eegan
Kathrine Baumann
Amy Hammond
Amy Botwinick
B.B.
Robert Henry Bryant
Fire Chief
Delta Burke
Laura DeVega
Charlie Callas
Francis A. Melville
Henry Darrow
Dr. Sanchez
Pamela Hensley
Bunny Richter
Lara Parker
Janet
William Daniels
Dr. DeVega
John Saxon
Jerome Brademan
Eddie Albert
Rev. Harlan Barnum
Marie Osmond
Sister Mae Davis
Dan Pastorini
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russ Mayberry
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Williams, Glen A. Larson
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Rooster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Glen A. Larson Productions, Tugboat Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russ Mayberry
Paul Williams, Glen A. Larson
Stu Phillips
Chuck Arnold
David Howe
Glen A. Larson
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Paul Williams
Writer
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
Russ Mayberry
Director
David Howe
Editor
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Glen A. Larson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rooster.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rooster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rooster about?
A physically small police psychologist and a physically large insurance detective team up on an arson case.
Who directed Rooster?
Rooster was directed by Russ Mayberry.
Who stars in Rooster?
The principal cast of Rooster includes Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, J.D. Cannon, Ed Lauter, Jill St. John.
When was Rooster released and how long is it?
Rooster was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Rooster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rooster was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rooster?
Rooster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).