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Quasi at the Quackadero (1976): Cast & Plot

Quasi at the Quackadero (1976) movie poster

Quasi at the Quackadero is a 1976 short animated comedy starring Sally Cruikshank as Various Voices (voice) and Kim Deitch. It runs 10 minutes.

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Quasi at the Quackadero (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Quasi at the Quackadero About?

The premise of Quasi at the Quackadero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The surreal animated short follows the adventurous duo Quasi and Anita, along with their clever pet robot Rollo, as they venture into the Quackadero—a futuristic amusement park where thoughts, time, dreams and memories are turned into whimsical playthings for its delightfully odd and wacky clientele.

Quasi at the Quackadero Themes & Keywords

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  • robot
  • amusement park
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  • time travel sci fi
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  • psychedelic
  • annoying voice
  • manchild
  • trapped in the past
  • reincarnation
  • midnight movie
  • art deco
  • cult film
  • f rated
  • strange accent
  • mind reading
  • hall of mirrors
  • mind reading machine
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  • kaleidoscope image
  • crude animation
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  • anthropomorphism
  • cartoon
  • independent short
  • chocolate cake
  • dinosaur
  • time portal
  • dressing room
  • stage
  • carny
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Cast & crew

Quasi at the Quackadero Cast & Characters

Sally Cruikshank leads the cast as Various Voices (voice), with Kim Deitch as Various Voices (voice).

Plot

Quasi at the Quackadero Plot Summary

What happens in Quasi at the Quackadero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In this whimsical, dreamlike short, Quasi — an infantile duck with buck front teeth, thick glasses, and a bright red cape — sets the tone for a surreal journey through a carnival world that feels like a breezy, modern riff on classic sideshows. He shares the stage with Anita, whose Mae West–style voice brings a playful, sly edge to the proceedings, and a robot named Rollo who moves through the scenes with a calm, mechanical presence. The trio finds themselves wandering the Quackadero, a Coney Island–esque carnival filled with curiosities that blend whimsy, fantasy, and a touch of oddity.

Full summary

The whole story of Quasi at the Quackadero, scene by scene

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Videos

Quasi at the Quackadero Videos

The clip of Quasi at the Quackadero.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Quasi at the Quackadero?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What kind of creature is Quasi?

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FAQ

Quasi at the Quackadero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Quasi at the Quackadero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Quasi at the Quackadero?

Quasi at the Quackadero runs 10 minutes.

When was Quasi at the Quackadero released?

Quasi at the Quackadero was released on May 20, 1976.

Who is in the cast of Quasi at the Quackadero?

Quasi at the Quackadero stars Sally Cruikshank as Various Voices (voice) and Kim Deitch as Various Voices (voice).

Does Quasi at the Quackadero have a post-credit scene?

No. Quasi at the Quackadero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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