The Quiet Racket (1966)

The Quiet Racket (1966) poster

This short film tells the amusing tale of a man who feels the common urge to escape the city's noise for the weekend. Made without words, but with a wide range of other sounds, this film tracks our hero to a perfect haven of pandemonium. The countryside, it turns out, is not as unspoiled and quiet as the poets proclaim.

Director: Gerald Potterton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: F. Whitman Trecartin, Donald Douglas
Cinematography: Robert Humble
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gerald Potterton
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Quiet Racket about?
This short film tells the amusing tale of a man who feels the common urge to escape the city's noise for the weekend. Made without words, but with a wide range of other sounds, this film tracks our hero to a perfect haven of pandemonium. The countryside, it turns out, is not as unspoiled and quiet as the poets proclaim.
Who directed The Quiet Racket?
The Quiet Racket was directed by Gerald Potterton.
Who stars in The Quiet Racket?
The Quiet Racket stars Ted Zeigler.
How long is The Quiet Racket?
The Quiet Racket has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Quiet Racket?
The Quiet Racket is a Comedy film.
Where was The Quiet Racket produced?
The Quiet Racket was produced in Canada.