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1963 Australian TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Fighting Cock is a 1963 Australian television play. It is an adaptation of a play by Jean Anouilh whose original French title was L'Hurluberlu. In English, it had a run on Broadway, starring Rex Harrison.[4][5]
The Fighting Cock | |
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Written by | Noel Robinson |
Directed by | William Sterling |
Country of origin | Australia |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Running time | 75 minutes[1] |
Production company | ABC |
Original release | |
Release | 18 September 1963 (Melbourne)[2] |
Release | 25 September 1963 (Sydney)[3] |
It was made at a time Australian drama was relatively rare.[6]
A postwar general tries to escape everyday realities by retreating into fantasy.
The Sydney Morning Herald called it "a thoroughly successful production" with a "virtuoso" performance from Alexander Archdale.[7]
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