The Quiet Racket (1966)
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
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
- Ted Zeigler - Motorcyclist
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.