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Short animated comedy

Birds of a Father (1961): Cast

Birds of a Father (1961) movie poster

Birds of a Father is a 1961 short animated comedy directed by Robert McKimson, starring Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Sylvester Jr. (voice). It runs 6 minutes.

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Birds of a Father (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Robert McKimson
Genres
Animation , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Birds of a Father About?

The premise of Birds of a Father without spoilers.

Sylvester Cat is shocked when his son Junior befriends a bird named Spike. Determined to teach Junior “cat‑wise” ways, Sylvester drags him on a disastrous bird‑hunt. He’s smacked by a badminton racket after mistaking a birdie for prey, then triggers a chaotic chain involving a runaway model plane, an explosive shed, and a near‑detonation, all while the plane fires at the TNT.

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Cast & crew

Birds of a Father Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc plays Sylvester / Sylvester Jr. (voice) in Birds of a Father. Directed by Robert McKimson.

From the director

More from Robert McKimson

More films directed by Robert McKimson: Daffy Duck’s Movie: Fantastic Island, Bugs Bunny’s Mad World of Television, Bugs Bunny’s Thanksgiving Diet and The Bugs Bunny Mother’s Day Special.

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Birds of a Father Also Known As

Also known as “Lezioni di caccia”.

Also known as
  • Lezioni di caccia

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FAQ

Birds of a Father FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Birds of a Father, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Birds of a Father?

Birds of a Father runs 6 minutes.

When was Birds of a Father released?

Birds of a Father was released on April 1, 1961.

Who directed Birds of a Father?

Birds of a Father was directed by Robert McKimson.

More films by Robert McKimson

Who is in the cast of Birds of a Father?

Birds of a Father stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Sylvester Jr. (voice).

Does Birds of a Father have a post-credit scene?

No. Birds of a Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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