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The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977): Cast

The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) movie poster

The Fat Albert Halloween Special is a 1977 short animated horror film directed by Hal Sutherland, starring Bill Cosby as Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice), Eric Suter and Erika Scheimer. It runs 23 minutes.

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The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
23 min
Director
Hal Sutherland
Genres
Animation , Horror , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fat Albert Halloween Special About?

The premise of The Fat Albert Halloween Special without spoilers.

On Halloween, Fat Albert and the Junkyard Gang set out for trick‑or‑treating but are turned away by a store clerk when they try on costumes. Undeterred, they fashion homemade outfits and head to the movies, where they attempt to frighten the cranky Searchlight Johnson. Their night continues with mischievous encounters with Mudfoot Brown and the kindly old lady Bickwell. After being thrown out of the theater and losing most of their candy to Mudfoot, the gang discovers that Bickwell actually offers the best treats in town, learning a lesson about kindness and perseverance.

The Fat Albert Halloween Special Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • african american
  • doorbell
  • soda
  • candy
  • costume
  • opening a door before character can break it down
  • old dark house
  • old man
  • witch costume
  • superhero costume
  • matador costume
  • watching a horror movie
+38 more
  • halloween prank
  • girl
  • trick or treating
  • toy
  • suppressing laughter
  • stealing food
  • speech impediment
  • shaking someone
  • fake injury
  • popcorn
  • overweight
  • old woman
  • obesity
  • nightshirt
  • nail file
  • movie theater
  • movie theater owner
  • mop
  • mask
  • male in drag
  • lifting someone into the air
  • lifting a girl into the air
  • ladder
  • kiss on the cheek
  • hiding under a seat
  • halloween special
  • halloween mask
  • graveyard
  • gravestone
  • graffiti
  • flashlight
  • feather duster
  • overweight child
  • falling off a ladder
  • drainpipe
  • clicking heels
  • owl
  • brother sister relationship
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Cast & crew

The Fat Albert Halloween Special Cast & Characters

Bill Cosby leads the cast as Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice), with Eric Suter as Rudy (voice) and Erika Scheimer. Directed by Hal Sutherland; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Fat Albert Halloween Special

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From the director

More from Hal Sutherland

More films directed by Hal Sutherland: Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night, The Fat Albert Christmas Special, Oliver Twist and Treasure Island.

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The Fat Albert Halloween Special Also Known As

Also known as “Fat Albert's Halloween Special”.

Also known as
  • Fat Albert's Halloween Special

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FAQ

The Fat Albert Halloween Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fat Albert Halloween Special, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Fat Albert Halloween Special?

The Fat Albert Halloween Special runs 23 minutes.

When was The Fat Albert Halloween Special released?

The Fat Albert Halloween Special was released on October 24, 1977.

Who directed The Fat Albert Halloween Special?

The Fat Albert Halloween Special was directed by Hal Sutherland.

More films by Hal Sutherland

Who is in the cast of The Fat Albert Halloween Special?

The Fat Albert Halloween Special stars Bill Cosby as Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice), Eric Suter as Rudy (voice) and Erika Scheimer, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Fat Albert Halloween Special have a post-credit scene?

No. The Fat Albert Halloween Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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