The Fox in the Chicken Coop (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, The Fox in the Chicken Coop is a comedy film directed by Ephraim Kishon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Amitz Dolniker, an Israeli politician who speaks way to much has a heart attack in the middle of his speech. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital the doctor orders him to "go someplace quite, rest, and don't make speeches". His young assistant immediately suggest they go to Switzerland, however Dolniker had taken a vow not to leave Israel unnecessarily, so he comes up with a different idea - going to a remote village where they have never heard of him, so he would not be asked to make any speeches. As they arrive, it turns out that not only the villagers have never heard of Dolniker, but they have also never heard of running water, electricity, phones, and most importantly: TV, Radio, and newspapers... so its only a matter of time before Dolniker or the villagers go bananas...
Who’s in it. The Fox in the Chicken Coop stars Shaike Ophir as Amitz Dolniker, Seffy Rivlin as Ze'ev, Nitza Shaul as Miss Goorevitch and Nitza Shaul as Miss Goorevitch, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fox in the Chicken Coop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fox in the Chicken Coop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fox in the Chicken Coop (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fox in the Chicken Coop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fox in the Chicken Coop?
- The Fox in the Chicken Coop stars Shaike Ophir, Seffy Rivlin, Nitza Shaul, Nitza Shaul and Mosko Alkalai.
- When was The Fox in the Chicken Coop released?
- The Fox in the Chicken Coop was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.