Chicken
"Sometimes the final curtain call... is the biggest break of all"
Originally released in 1996. Chicken is a comedy film. directed by Grant Lahood.
Starring Bryan Marshall, Martyn Sanderson, and Ellie Smith
Synopsis
On the premise that his albums will sell better if he is dead, an aging pop-singer fakes his own death. True enough, the money rolls in, but no one can get their hands on it because of the seven year waiting period before a missing person can be declared legally dead. However, a crazed animal rights terrorist, who knows he isn't dead, is trying to kill him, because of the singer's advertisements for fried chicken restaurants. Eventually, it turns out that the singer's manager is paying the terrorist to kill him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,400,000
Production Companies
- Senator Film
- New Zealand Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicken about?
On the premise that his albums will sell better if he is dead, an aging pop-singer fakes his own death. True enough, the money rolls in, but no one can get their hands on it because of the seven ye...
Who directed Chicken?
Chicken was directed by Grant Lahood.
How long is Chicken?
Chicken has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Chicken released?
Chicken was released on April 22, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chicken?
The main cast of Chicken includes Bryan Marshall, Martyn Sanderson, Ellie Smith, Cliff Curtis, Jed Brophy.