Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
Les Blank's first student film, made while at USC, starring Gail Blank, Pieter Van Deusen and Les himself. This short pays homage to Ingmar Bergman's Seventh Seal, the film that inspired Blank to become a filmmaker. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1960 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Director | Les Blank |
| Runtime | 4 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes) |
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Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off is an acquired taste at 4.5/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1960. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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