War and Pieces

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War and Pieces is a Warner Brothers Merrie Melodies theatrical animated short which was released in 1964. It was directed by Chuck Jones, and features Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

[edit] Summary

Wile E. Coyote (Caninus Nervous Rex) pursues Road Runner (Burn-Em Uppus Asphaltus) and hurls a hand grenade which rebounds off a saguaro. Later attempts by the coyote include a bow, a hydraulic press activated by an electric eye, and a disguised shotgun. Finally, he rides a rocket which goes the wrong way and sends him to the home of a Chinese Road Runner.

[edit] Notes

This was the last Chuck Jones cartoon release from his first term at Warner's.

[edit] Credits

• Director: Chuck Jones
• Co-Director: Maurice Noble
• Story: John W. Dunn
• Animation: Ken Harris, Richard Thompson, Bob Bransford, Tom Ray
• Layout: Dave Rose
• Background: Philip DeGuard
• Film Editor: Treg Brown
• Music: Bill Lava