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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Deitch
- Original Title
- Self Defense... for Cowards
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Film Representations, Rembrandt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Deitch
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Gene Deitch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Self Defense... for Cowards
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What is Self Defense... for Cowards about?
In a series of vignettes, we see how to "win" a barroom fight by such tactics as going limp, garlic breath, screaming, enlisting the help of a large, intimidating friend, etc.
Who directed Self Defense... for Cowards?
Self Defense... for Cowards was directed by Gene Deitch.
Who stars in Self Defense... for Cowards?
The principal cast of Self Defense... for Cowards includes Arthur Treacher.
When was Self Defense... for Cowards released and how long is it?
Self Defense... for Cowards was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 8m.