The Fox in the Chicken Coop (1978): Cast & Plot
The Fox in the Chicken Coop is a 1978 comedy directed by Ephraim Kishon, starring Shaike Ophir as Amitz Dolniker, Mosko Alkalai and Nitza Shaul. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Ephraim Kishon
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Hebrew - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fox in the Chicken Coop About?
The premise of The Fox in the Chicken Coop without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amitz Dolniker, a loquacious Israeli politician, suffers a heart attack mid‑speech. The doctor orders complete rest and no public speaking. Rejecting Switzerland, Dolniker vows to stay in Israel and picks a remote village where no one knows him—or modern comforts like water, electricity, phones, TV or newspapers. The clash of his urban habits with their primitive life turns chaotic.
The Fox in the Chicken Coop Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- satire comedy
- satire
The Fox in the Chicken Coop Cast & Characters
Shaike Ophir leads the cast as Amitz Dolniker, with Mosko Alkalai as Tzemach Goorevitch and Nitza Shaul as Miss Goorevitch. Directed by Ephraim Kishon; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ephraim Kishon
- Shaike Ophir as Amitz Dolniker
- Mosko Alkalai as Tzemach Goorevitch
- Nitza Shaul as Miss Goorevitch
- Gideon Singer as Prof. Tennebaum / Elifaz Hermanovitch
Also Starring in The Fox in the Chicken Coop
· 2 more- Ya'anckale Bodo Zalaman Hasidov
- Seffy Rivlin Ze'ev
More from Ephraim Kishon
More films directed by Ephraim Kishon: The Policeman and Sallah.
The Fox in the Chicken Coop Plot Summary
What happens in The Fox in the Chicken Coop 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
Amitz Dolniker, an aging Israeli Parliament member famed for his grandiose speeches and relentless lectures, collapses during a public address and is told to step away from politics for a while. He sets out on a dreamlike retreat, traveling to a remote, backward Israeli village that has little contact with the outside world. The contrast is stark: the bucolic rhythms and the villagers’ simple, carefree way of life initially feel alien to him, and it’s amusing to realize they’ve never even heard of him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fox in the Chicken Coop, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Fox in the Chicken Coop?
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 is the name of the main character, an aging Israeli politician?
The Fox in the Chicken Coop Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ha-Shu'al B'Lool Hatarnagalot” and “Der Fuchs im Hühnerstall”.
- Also known as
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- Ha-Shu'al B'Lool Hatarnagalot
- Der Fuchs im Hühnerstall
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The Fox in the Chicken Coop FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Fox in the Chicken Coop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fox in the Chicken Coop?
The Fox in the Chicken Coop runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Fox in the Chicken Coop released?
The Fox in the Chicken Coop was released in 1978.
Who directed The Fox in the Chicken Coop?
The Fox in the Chicken Coop was directed by Ephraim Kishon.
More films by Ephraim Kishon Who is in the cast of The Fox in the Chicken Coop?
The Fox in the Chicken Coop stars Shaike Ophir as Amitz Dolniker, Mosko Alkalai as Tzemach Goorevitch and Nitza Shaul as Miss Goorevitch, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Fox in the Chicken Coop have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fox in the Chicken Coop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fox in the Chicken Coop in?
The original language of The Fox in the Chicken Coop is Hebrew.
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