The Fox in the Chicken Coop
1978 · 90 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 94 VOTES · DIR. Ephraim Kishon
Overview
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...
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00:00:01 Our strength lies not in words but in deeds.
00:03:58 We' II meet next Thursday, good bye.
00:08:40 What are you talking about? Do you seriously think
00:13:07 Go in, friends, and book us two chambers.
00:17:13 And if you need anything, just knock on my door.
00:21:43 but they are incredibly stupid as well!
00:25:04 I thought I could expect a little politeness.
00:28:04 No, my friend, let me explain.
00:31:59 Let go, Zeev, let me go.
00:35:22 Guess who? - Myself. - That's correct.
00:39:03 as a simple worker. Yes, yes, but not physically
00:43:43 Okay? - A bit more salt. - Makes sense.
00:48:06 Punches and kicking will not determine leadership
00:51:23 But Mr. Engineer hasn't given me
00:54:42 You' re too small yourself!
00:58:17 But you must find a solution
01:02:18 within one political framework.
01:06:49 It's your secretary's desk...
01:09:23 Go to the committee and tell them
01:12:49 Do you have a profession? Any knowledge?
01:17:50 During elections, we must endure, my dear.
01:21:00 What do you want from me? - Mr. Dolniker
01:24:33 Damn, it's working. - "Whether", that's good.
03:00:06 will make a change