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Tales from the Far Side (1994): Cast & Box Office

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Tales from the Far Side is a 1994 short animated horror film directed by Marv Newland, starring Kathleen Barr, Lee Tockar and Dale Wilson. It runs 23 minutes and earned $11.8 million worldwide.

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Tales from the Far Side (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Marv Newland
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror , Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tales from the Far Side About?

The premise of Tales from the Far Side without spoilers.

Prepare for a chaotic night as a collection of Gary Larson’s classic Far Side cartoons are brought to life in brief animated sketches. The shorts include a Frankenstein‑styled cow, an insect airline’s in‑flight movie, deer versus hunters and UFOs, a wolf’s home‑video, a parody horror egg film, and a cowboy‑meets‑alien showdown.

Tales from the Far Side Themes & Keywords

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  • anthropomorphic egg
  • anthropomorphic cow
  • anthropomorphic insect
  • airplane crash
  • explorer
  • cannibal
  • cannibal tribe
  • zombie
  • resort
  • wild west
  • old west
  • cowboy
+38 more
  • campfire
  • she wolf
  • anthropomorphic wolf
  • home movie
  • unidentified flying object
  • alien abduction
  • deer hunter
  • dark and stormy night
  • one night timespan
  • egypt
  • vignette
  • episodic
  • anthropomorphic carrot
  • storytelling
  • swallowed whole
  • anthropomorphic pig
  • anthropomorphic snake
  • python
  • wife killed
  • severed leg
  • jungle
  • headhunter
  • tribe
  • lover's lane
  • egg beater
  • broken egg
  • make out
  • practical joke
  • eaten alive
  • giant
  • female narrator
  • truck crash
  • stepping on a rake
  • knocked unconscious
  • bride of frankenstein spoof
  • skeleton
  • monster in the closet
  • dark comedy
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Cast & crew

Tales from the Far Side Cast

Kathleen Barr leads the cast, with Lee Tockar and Dale Wilson. Directed by Marv Newland; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Marv Newland

More films directed by Marv Newland: Tales from the Far Side II, Pink Komkommer, Anijam and Sing Beast Sing.

Full filmography
Box office

Tales from the Far Side Box Office

Tales from the Far Side grossed $11.8 million worldwide.

1994 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.8M

US & Canada
$11.8M
Cars

Cars in Tales from the Far Side

15 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1960 Cadillac.

All 15 cars
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Tales from the Far Side 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1960 Cadillac in Tales from the Far Side 1960 Cadillac Minor role
  • 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in Tales from the Far Side 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Minor role
  • 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in Tales from the Far Side 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Minor role
Details

Tales from the Far Side Also Known As

Also known as “Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side”.

Also known as
  • Gary Larson's Tales from the Far Side

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FAQ

Tales from the Far Side FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Tales from the Far Side, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tales from the Far Side?

Tales from the Far Side runs 23 minutes.

When was Tales from the Far Side released?

Tales from the Far Side was released on October 26, 1994.

Who directed Tales from the Far Side?

Tales from the Far Side was directed by Marv Newland.

More films by Marv Newland

Who is in the cast of Tales from the Far Side?

Tales from the Far Side stars Kathleen Barr, Lee Tockar and Dale Wilson, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Tales from the Far Side make at the box office?

Tales from the Far Side grossed $11.8 million worldwide.

Does Tales from the Far Side have a post-credit scene?

No. Tales from the Far Side has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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