Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote
“A great, new True-life adventure”
Synopsis
A witness to his mother’s death at the hand of a man, the coyote, Chico, has learned to hate and fear him. Taken into captivity and exhibited in a small desert roadside zoo, he learns much but never loses his bitterness toward his enemy: man. Chico makes his escape and bounds off for a life of adventure in the desert where he mates with Tula. He sees an eagle grab one of his pups and worries when his mate raids a chicken coop. Realizing the dangers of man, Chico decides to take his family deeper into the desert to help his family try to win the battle for survival.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Perkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Thompson Seton, Albert Aley
- Original Score
- Paul Smith
- Original Title
- Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Perkins
Ernest Thompson Seton, Albert Aley
Paul Smith
Walter Perkins, Charles L Draper
Lloyd L. Richardson
Winston Hibler
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Perkins
Director
Ernest Thompson Seton
Writer
Lloyd L. Richardson
Editor
Walter Perkins
Director of Photography
Charles L Draper
Director of Photography
Winston Hibler
Producer
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What is Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote about?
A witness to his mother’s death at the hand of a man, the coyote, Chico, has learned to hate and fear him. Taken into captivity and exhibited in a small desert roadside zoo, he learns much but never loses his bitterness toward his enemy: man. Chico makes his escape and bounds off for a life of adventure in the desert where he mates with Tula. He sees an eagle grab one of his pups and worries when his mate raids a chicken coop. Realizing the dangers of man, Chico decides to take his family deeper into the desert to help his family try to win the battle for survival.
Who directed Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote?
Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote was directed by Walter Perkins.
Who stars in Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote?
The principal cast of Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote includes Walt Disney, Winston Hibler, Bill Pace, Slim Sanford, Joy Hale.
When was Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote released and how long is it?
Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chico, the Misunderstood Coyote was composed by Paul Smith.