The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984): Cast
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is a 1984 family fantasy film directed by Peter Baldwin, starring Van Snowden as Henrietta the Chicken, Peter Billingsley and Clive Revill. It runs 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Director
- Peter Baldwin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- WQED
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hoboken Chicken Emergency About?
The premise of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency without spoilers.
When Arthur is tasked with picking up a bird for Thanksgiving, he brings home a massive 266‑pound chicken he names Henrietta. The family embraces the unusual guest, but the skeptical neighbors object, and soon Henrietta darts away, prompting a frantic, comedic chase to retrieve the runaway bird.
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- animal in title
- four word title
- bird in title
- scientist
- police
- chicken catcher
- neighbor
- chicken
- escape
- thanksgiving
- giant chicken
- family relationships
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- hoboken new jersey
- new jersey
- mayor
- based on novel
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency Cast & Characters
Van Snowden leads the cast as Henrietta the Chicken, with Peter Billingsley as Arthur Bobowicz and Clive Revill as Prof. Mazzocchi. Directed by Peter Baldwin; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Baldwin
- Van Snowden as Henrietta the Chicken
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Peter Billingsley as Arthur Bobowicz -
Clive Revill as Prof. Mazzocchi -
Dick Van Patten as Mayor Bagley
Also Starring in The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
· 17 more- Alice Ghostley Narrator - Mrs. Gluckschen
- Hamilton Camp Gibbons
- Richard Deacon City Councilman
- Benny Baker Mr. Gluckschen
- Jerry Houser Policeman
- Arlene Golonka Helen Bobowicz
- Bill McLean Homeless Man
- Keene Curtis Crandall
- John Finnegan Policeman
- J. Jay Saunders Fireman
- Bill Sorrells Carl Bobowicz
- Vivian Bonnell Pamela Reschner, the Mayor's Secretary
- Chris Hebert George
- Gabe Kaplan Anthony DePalma
- Lulee Fisher Screaming Woman
- Stephanie Edwards News Anchor
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- Helen Geller Henrietta the Chicken (voice)
More from Peter Baldwin
More films directed by Peter Baldwin: Meet Wally Sparks, Revenge of the Nerds Unaired Pilot, A Very Brady Christmas and Lots of Luck.
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The Hoboken Chicken Emergency FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency runs 58 minutes.
When was The Hoboken Chicken Emergency released?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency was released on November 19, 1984.
Who directed The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency was directed by Peter Baldwin.
More films by Peter Baldwin Who is in the cast of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency?
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency stars Van Snowden as Henrietta the Chicken, Peter Billingsley as Arthur Bobowicz and Clive Revill as Prof. Mazzocchi, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Hoboken Chicken Emergency have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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