The Great Cognito

Jan 2, 1982

0h 4m

★ 5.5

Overview

The film tells of a music hall impressionist who caricatures personalities from the second world war. Animated by Barry Bruce at Will Vinton Productions. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

Will Vinton Studios

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Cast

Cognito (voice)

John Morrison

Other Character Voices (voice)

Tim Conner

Other Character Voices (voice)

Brian Bressler

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The Great Cognito

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