The Night Turkey
Originally released in 1973. The Night Turkey is a feature film. directed by William Malone. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert short, Bob Burns, and Jeff Thomas
Synopsis
Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. It's loaded with people who would later go on to have major careers in Hollywood (some eventual Academy Award Winners!). It stars Robert Short later to become an award winning SFX artist ("Beetlejuice", "Splash", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind") as Karl Kornchek and features a stalking Were-Turkey created by master SFX makeup artist and Academy Award winner Rick Baker (who also appears as the dorky date of Turkey victim 'Kathy')...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Robert short
as Karl Kornchek
Bob Burns
as Hot Daddy Dan
Jeff Thomas
as Broderick Crawdaddy
Mike Greenwald
as Bernie Jerks
Robeert Alvarez
as Bruce's Pal
Jerry Fiore
as Sheriff Payne/Colonel Sanders
William Malone
as Mayor Halsteen McCheese
Leigh Chapman
as Mary Brandon
Shelley Olodort
as Shelly Kase
Doyle Grey
as Dr. Marcus Downe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AYK Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Turkey about?
Spoof of the TV Movie 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker", shot in 1972 by Director William Malone ("House on Haunted Hill", "Creature") and his friends, on a budget of around $100, in their spare time. ...
Who directed The Night Turkey?
The Night Turkey was directed by William Malone.
How long is The Night Turkey?
The Night Turkey has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The Night Turkey released?
The Night Turkey was released on August 18, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Turkey?
The main cast of The Night Turkey includes Robert short, Bob Burns, Jeff Thomas, Mike Greenwald, Robeert Alvarez.