He Was Once
Originally released in 1989. He Was Once is a comedy/animation film. directed by Mary Hestand. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Todd Adams, Salvador Barone, and Susan Norman
Synopsis
This bizarre parody of the animated religious children’s show Davey and Goliath uses actors but looks like Claymation because of the stop motion, distorted voices, giant prosthetic ears and hair and sets that make Pee-Wee’s Playhouse look realistic. Davey’s father whips him with a belt for saying that he saw a bear, though he really did see a bear, while his sister looks on in glee. His dog Goliath, actually a leopard-skin footrest with a grotesque tail, tries to help but gets whipped too. Oedipal dream sequences and Davey’s revenge are also highlights in this unforgettable and darkly hilarious suburban nightmare.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Apparatus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is He Was Once about?
This bizarre parody of the animated religious children’s show Davey and Goliath uses actors but looks like Claymation because of the stop motion, distorted voices, giant prosthetic ears and hair ...
Who directed He Was Once?
He Was Once was directed by Mary Hestand.
How long is He Was Once?
He Was Once has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was He Was Once released?
He Was Once was released on November 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in He Was Once?
The main cast of He Was Once includes Todd Adams, Salvador Barone, Susan Norman, Emma Strahs, Melissa Gardner.