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Excited Turkeys

July 7, 1966 0h 12m

Originally released in 1966. Excited Turkeys is a feature film. directed by Willard Maas. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

"A realism like that of GREED is lifted to a level where it becomes poetry. This is done by stylization and a few well-chosen details... a masterpiece." –Jonas Mekas, Village Voice "A black comedy which, in its cruel ending, has been compared to Harold Pinter. It is a hilarious satire on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Everything is there but the soup, but it's nuts for sure. This is Mass' first comedy, and those who know his early classic works are in for some surprises. Also Hawkins' imitations of sobs, snores, and gobbles are fabulous, especially the ghostly turkey at the end, shot in negative. A favorite on Mass' recent tours of Texas, the Midwest and the South." –The Gryphon Film Group

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 7, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 0h 12m 12 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Excited Turkeys about?

"A realism like that of GREED is lifted to a level where it becomes poetry. This is done by stylization and a few well-chosen details... a masterpiece." –Jonas Mekas, Village Voice "A black comed...

Who directed Excited Turkeys?

Excited Turkeys was directed by Willard Maas.

How long is Excited Turkeys?

Excited Turkeys has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).

When was Excited Turkeys released?

Excited Turkeys was released on July 7, 1966 in theaters.