Punchy Pooch
Synopsis
At the carnival, Champ is persuaded to enter a boxing attraction with "The Australian Bounder", a fighting kangaroo. The winner receives $500.00 if he can stay 4 rounds with the animal. Doc and Champ are pleased to accept but the kangaroo and its manager don't exactly fight fair. To help Champ win, Doc comes up with a variety of schemes such as convincing the kangaroo that Champ is a mother with child, then that Champ has the measles, and, in the final round, by putting Champ on a unicycle so he can outrun his foe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Brightman
- Original Title
- Punchy Pooch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walter Lantz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Homer Brightman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hannah
Director
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What is Punchy Pooch about?
At the carnival, Champ is persuaded to enter a boxing attraction with "The Australian Bounder", a fighting kangaroo. The winner receives $500.00 if he can stay 4 rounds with the animal. Doc and Champ are pleased to accept but the kangaroo and its manager don't exactly fight fair. To help Champ win, Doc comes up with a variety of schemes such as convincing the kangaroo that Champ is a mother with child, then that Champ has the measles, and, in the final round, by putting Champ on a unicycle so he can outrun his foe.
Who directed Punchy Pooch?
Punchy Pooch was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Punchy Pooch?
The principal cast of Punchy Pooch includes Dal McKennon, Paul Frees.
When was Punchy Pooch released and how long is it?
Punchy Pooch was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 6m.