The Zoot Cat
Synopsis
Tom's advances on a young jive-talking girl cat get nowhere; nowhere, that is, until Tom gets a zoot suit. Armed with his miles of fabric and a new cool lingo, Tom still has to deal with the tricks of his nemesis, Jerry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Zoot Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Quimby
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
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 Zoot Cat
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What is The Zoot Cat about?
Tom's advances on a young jive-talking girl cat get nowhere; nowhere, that is, until Tom gets a zoot suit. Armed with his miles of fabric and a new cool lingo, Tom still has to deal with the tricks of his nemesis, Jerry.
Who directed The Zoot Cat?
The Zoot Cat was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Zoot Cat?
The principal cast of The Zoot Cat includes Sara Berner, William Hanna, Jerry Mann.
When was The Zoot Cat released and how long is it?
The Zoot Cat was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Zoot Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zoot Cat was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Zoot Cat?
The Zoot Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).