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Rhinoceros (1974)

PG 104 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy  -   21 January 1974 (USA)
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A boozing young man in love with his co-worker finds that everyone around him, even his pompous and condescending best friend, is changing into a rhinoceros.

Director:

Tom O'Horgan

Writers:

Eugène Ionesco (play), Julian Barry (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Zero Mostel ...
John
Gene Wilder ...
Stanley
Karen Black ...
Daisy
Joe Silver Joe Silver ...
Norman
Robert Weil Robert Weil ...
Carl
Marilyn Chris ...
Mrs. Bingham
Percy Rodrigues Percy Rodrigues ...
Mr. Nicholson
Robert Fields Robert Fields ...
Young Man, Logician
Melody Santangello Melody Santangello ...
Young Woman (as Melody Santangelo)
Don Calfa Don Calfa ...
Waiter
Lou Cutell ...
Cashier
Howard Morton Howard Morton ...
Doctor
Manuel Aviles Manuel Aviles ...
Busboy
Anne Ramsey ...
Woman with Cat
Lorna Thayer Lorna Thayer ...
Restaurant Owner
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Storyline

Originally an absurdist play by Eugene Ionesco, Rhinoceros tells the story of a French town plagued by rhinoceroses. These are not ordinary rhinoceroses, but people who have been victims of "rhinoceritis." Or is it something else entirely? But, why are they turning into rhinoceroses and what is Ionesco trying to tell us about society? Written by Jeff Schoner <zek@primenet.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Rhinoceros | Friend | Restaurant | Co Worker | Office  | See more »

Taglines:

The comedy that proves people are still the funniest animals.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Country:

USA | UK | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

The Broadway production of "Rhinoceros" by Eugène Ionesco and translated by Derek Prouse opened at the Longacre Theater in New York on January 9, 1961 and ran for 240 performances. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"What Did You Do To Yourself"
Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by Bill Dumaresq
Performed by David Lasley See more »