The Quiet Racket
Le campeur décampe
Synopsis
This short film tells the amusing tale of a man who feels the common urge to escape the city's noise for the weekend. Made without words, but with a wide range of other sounds, this film tracks our hero to a perfect haven of pandemonium. The countryside, it turns out, is not as unspoiled and quiet as the poets proclaim.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Gerald Potterton
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Hackney
- Original Score
- Donald Douglas, F. Whitman Trecartin
- Original Title
- Le campeur décampe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Potterton
Alan Hackney
Donald Douglas, F. Whitman Trecartin
Robert Humble
Guy Glover
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Potterton
Director
Alan Hackney
Writer
Guy Glover
Producer
Robert Humble
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet Racket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quiet Racket about?
This short film tells the amusing tale of a man who feels the common urge to escape the city's noise for the weekend. Made without words, but with a wide range of other sounds, this film tracks our hero to a perfect haven of pandemonium. The countryside, it turns out, is not as unspoiled and quiet as the poets proclaim.
Who directed The Quiet Racket?
The Quiet Racket was directed by Gerald Potterton.
Who stars in The Quiet Racket?
The principal cast of The Quiet Racket includes Ted Zeigler.
When was The Quiet Racket released and how long is it?
The Quiet Racket was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quiet Racket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quiet Racket was composed by Donald Douglas, F. Whitman Trecartin.