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The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger
The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger

The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger

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AnimationComedy

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A children's fable about the power of advertising, the meaning of life and ultimately the test of a mother's love. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

5.4/10

Release Date

12 March 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

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