Calamity the Cow (1967)

Farmer Grant's children get him to buy a cow from another farmer. The children work hard to make the cow fit and healthy enough for the show ring. But at the last minute the other farmer, ... See full summary »

Director:

David Eastman

Writers:

David Eastman, Kerry Eastman

Stars:

John Moulder-Brown, Elizabeth Dear, Stephen Brown

Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Moulder-Brown	...	Rob Grant
Elizabeth Dear	...	Jo Grant
Stephen Brown	...	Tim Lucas
Phil Collins	...	Mike Lucas (as Philip Collins)
Josephine Gillick	...	Beth Lucas
Grant Taylor	...	Mr. Grant
Honor Shepherd	...	Mrs. Grant
Alastair Hunter	...	Kincaid
Michael Warren	...	Ringer
Desmond Carrington	...	Uncle Jim
Ken Goodlet	...	Lefty
Peter Halliday	...	Sergeant Watkins

Storyline

Farmer Grant's children get him to buy a cow from another farmer. The children work hard to make the cow fit and healthy enough for the show ring. But at the last minute the other farmer, Kincaid, steals Calamity.

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Plot Keywords:

surrealism | family relationships | independent film | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1969 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Ein Hornvieh mit Namen Amalie

Company Credits

Production Co:

Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Phil Collins was written out of the film for a long period due to disagreements over his performance style with the director. His character goes on a mysterious biking holiday. Collins later said he had hated making the film.

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Connections

Featured in This Is Your Life: Phil Collins (1988)

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