

Hook, Line and Stinker
Synopsis
Wile E. Coyote hopes to catch the Road Runner using a mallet, a cooking pan, a TNT stick, a balloon, and a piano dropped from a precipice. The last of these results in Wile E. falling to the road below along with the piano and ending up with 88 teeth.
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October 11, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Jones
- Original Score
- John Seely
- Original Title
- Hook, Line and Stinker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Jones
John Seely
John W. Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Jones
Director
John W. Burton
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hook, Line and Stinker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hook, Line and Stinker about?
Wile E. Coyote hopes to catch the Road Runner using a mallet, a cooking pan, a TNT stick, a balloon, and a piano dropped from a precipice. The last of these results in Wile E. falling to the road below along with the piano and ending up with 88 teeth.
Who directed Hook, Line and Stinker?
Hook, Line and Stinker was directed by Chuck Jones.
Who stars in Hook, Line and Stinker?
The principal cast of Hook, Line and Stinker includes Paul Julian.
When was Hook, Line and Stinker released and how long is it?
Hook, Line and Stinker was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Hook, Line and Stinker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hook, Line and Stinker was composed by John Seely.















