People Soup

1969 0h 12m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 2

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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People Soup is a 1969 short film written and directed by Alan Arkin, with Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adam Arkin
Matthew Arkin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alan Arkin
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064799 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alan Arkin directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
257 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0064799 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 12 min · 0h 12m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: People Soup (1969)

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Alan Arkin

Community reviews

What people are saying

CinemaSerf2024-04-18
★ 6/10
I think the joke here is meant to come from the slightly sarcastic commentary from the observing adults as the two Arkin children (Matthew & Adam) hum, cycle, sing and play at what looks like baking whilst they discuss "lizard people stuff" and spat with each other over where the apple sauce might be lurking in the kitchen. Then it's outside for some frolicking about on the lawn whilst it all sets in the bowl. At times it's quite an engaging look at two siblings making a mess and playing but after five minutes it all runs out of steam and by the time we put garlic in their cake I had lost interest in the home movie feel of the whole thing. If they were your kids, then maybe - if not, then not really - even with a live chicken!