Calypso Cat
Synopsis
While chasing Jerry around a dock, Tom sees and instantly falls in love with a female cat. The female cat appears to return Tom's interest, so Tom sneaks aboard the ship the female cat and her owner have just boarded. Jerry follows Tom onto the boat and proceeds to interfere with Tom's subsequent flirtations.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Larz Bourne
- Original Score
- Štěpán Koníček
- Original Title
- Calypso Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
Larz Bourne
Štěpán Koníček
William L. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Deitch
Director
Štěpán Koníček
Original Music Composer
William L. Snyder
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Calypso Cat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calypso Cat
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What is Calypso Cat about?
While chasing Jerry around a dock, Tom sees and instantly falls in love with a female cat. The female cat appears to return Tom's interest, so Tom sneaks aboard the ship the female cat and her owner have just boarded. Jerry follows Tom onto the boat and proceeds to interfere with Tom's subsequent flirtations.
Who directed Calypso Cat?
Calypso Cat was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in Calypso Cat?
The principal cast of Calypso Cat includes Not specified.
When was Calypso Cat released and how long is it?
Calypso Cat was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Calypso Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calypso Cat was composed by Štěpán Koníček.