The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger

2010 | 6 minutes | 5.4 ★ (8)

The Cow Who Wanted To Be a Hamburger
  • Overview

    A children's fable about the power of advertising, the meaning of life and ultimately the test of a mother's love. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

  • Release Date

    12 March 2010

  • DirectingBill Plympton
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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