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Short animated film

The Killing of an Egg (1977): Cast

The Killing of an Egg (1977) movie poster

The Killing of an Egg is a 1977 short animated film directed by Paul Driessen, starring Peter Bierman. It runs 3 minutes.

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The Killing of an Egg (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3 min
Director
Paul Driessen
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Killing of an Egg About?

The premise of The Killing of an Egg without spoilers.

An animated short follows a man poised to eat a soft‑boiled egg when, as he cracks the shell, a frantic voice from inside shouts “STOP!” Each impact triggers desperate pleas from an unseen presence within the egg, turning a simple breakfast into a tense, surreal confrontation.

The Killing of an Egg Themes & Keywords

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  • spoon
  • door
  • house
  • human
  • eating
  • surrealism
  • no music during opening credits
  • no music during end credits
  • egg
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Cast & crew

The Killing of an Egg Cast

Peter Bierman stars in The Killing of an Egg. Directed by Paul Driessen.

From the director

More from Paul Driessen

More films directed by Paul Driessen: Oedipus and David.

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Details

The Killing of an Egg Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Mordet på ett ägg” and “L'Assassinat d'un œuf”.

Also known as
  • Mordet på ett ägg
  • L'Assassinat d'un œuf

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The Killing of an Egg FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Killing of an Egg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Killing of an Egg?

The Killing of an Egg runs 3 minutes.

When was The Killing of an Egg released?

The Killing of an Egg was released on August 28, 1977.

Who directed The Killing of an Egg?

The Killing of an Egg was directed by Paul Driessen.

More films by Paul Driessen

Who is in the cast of The Killing of an Egg?

The Killing of an Egg stars Peter Bierman.

Does The Killing of an Egg have a post-credit scene?

No. The Killing of an Egg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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