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The Chicken

The Chicken

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The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

15 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

19 July 1965

Country

France

Cast

Jacques Marin

Jacques Marin

Le père

Viviane Bourbonneux

Viviane Bourbonneux

La mère

Martin Serre

Martin Serre

Le gosse

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