Norman the cow, from the movie “City Slickers,” was not harmed and lived out his life peacefully after the film’s production.
In the 1991 comedy “City Slickers,” Norman is a calf that the main character, Mitch Robbins, played by Billy Crystal, helps deliver during a cattle drive. Norman quickly becomes a beloved character, symbolizing Mitch’s personal growth and the life-changing adventure he experiences on the drive. As for the real-life animal actor that played Norman, after the movie’s completion, the calf was not sent to a slaughterhouse or put in any danger. Instead, the production ensured that the animal was well cared for. Typically, animals used in films are rented from trainers or animal wranglers who are responsible for their welfare, and they often return to the trainers’ facilities or are placed in sanctuaries or farms where they can live out their lives in comfort. Norman’s portrayal in the film left a lasting impression on audiences, and the character’s fate was a heartwarming aspect of the movie’s conclusion.