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7.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19781h 30mIsrael, Germany

The Fox in the Chicken Coop

השועל בלול התרנגולות

Synopsis

Amitz Dolniker, an Israeli politician who speaks way to much has a heart attack in the middle of his speech. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital the doctor orders him to "go someplace quite, rest, and don't make speeches". His young assistant immediately suggest they go to Switzerland, however Dolniker had taken a vow not to leave Israel unnecessarily, so he comes up with a different idea - going to a remote village where they have never heard of him, so he would not be asked to make any speeches. As they arrive, it turns out that not only the villagers have never heard of Dolniker, but they have also never heard of running water, electricity, phones, and most importantly: TV, Radio, and newspapers... so its only a matter of time before Dolniker or the villagers go bananas...

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השועל בלול התרנגולות - זאב מתחתן ונוזף בדולניקר

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 6, 1978

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ephraim Kishon
Screenplay & Story
Ephraim Kishon
Original Title
השועל בלול התרנגולות
Country of Origin
Israel, Germany
Spoken Languages
Hebrew
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Sender Freies Berlin

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ephraim Kishon

Screenplay & Story

Ephraim Kishon

Department Leadership Roster

Ephraim Kishon

Ephraim Kishon

Director

Ephraim Kishon

Ephraim Kishon

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fox in the Chicken Coop

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What is The Fox in the Chicken Coop about?

Amitz Dolniker, an Israeli politician who speaks way to much has a heart attack in the middle of his speech. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital the doctor orders him to "go someplace quite, rest, and don't make speeches". His young assistant immediately suggest they go to Switzerland, however Dolniker had taken a vow not to leave Israel unnecessarily, so he comes up with a different idea - going to a remote village where they have never heard of him, so he would not be asked to make any speeches. As they arrive, it turns out that not only the villagers have never heard of Dolniker, but they have also never heard of running water, electricity, phones, and most importantly: TV, Radio, and newspapers... so its only a matter of time before Dolniker or the villagers go bananas...

Who directed The Fox in the Chicken Coop?

The Fox in the Chicken Coop was directed by Ephraim Kishon.

Who stars in The Fox in the Chicken Coop?

The principal cast of The Fox in the Chicken Coop includes Shaike Ophir, Seffy Rivlin, Nitza Shaul, Mosko Alkalai, Ya'anckale Bodo.

When was The Fox in the Chicken Coop released and how long is it?

The Fox in the Chicken Coop was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.