

The Truce Hurts
Synopsis
Butch convinces Tom and Jerry that there's no reason to fight and they should all sign a peace treaty. Tom and Butch even rescue their pals from a fellow cat and dog. But then a steak falls off a truck and the boys can't decide how to divvy it up, ultimately losing it completely, and the truce is off.
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July 17, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Truce Hurts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
Fred Quimby
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Truce Hurts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Truce Hurts about?
Butch convinces Tom and Jerry that there's no reason to fight and they should all sign a peace treaty. Tom and Butch even rescue their pals from a fellow cat and dog. But then a steak falls off a truck and the boys can't decide how to divvy it up, ultimately losing it completely, and the truce is off.
Who directed The Truce Hurts?
The Truce Hurts was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Truce Hurts?
The principal cast of The Truce Hurts includes Billy Bletcher, William Hanna.
When was The Truce Hurts released and how long is it?
The Truce Hurts was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Truce Hurts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truce Hurts was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Truce Hurts?
The Truce Hurts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















