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Pete Hothead (1952): Cast

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Pete Hothead is a 1952 short animated film directed by Pete Burness, starring Jerry Hausner as Pete Hothead (voice). It runs 7 minutes.

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Pete Hothead (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Pete Burness
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pete Hothead About?

The premise of Pete Hothead without spoilers.

This UPA cartoon introduces Pete Hothead, a feisty little man with a short fuse. After ordering a radio, he receives a parrot instead and stormily tries to trade it back, upsetting the shop with havoc and chaos. He finally secures the radio, only to decide he’d rather have a television set.

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Cast & crew

Pete Hothead Cast & Characters

Jerry Hausner plays Pete Hothead (voice) in Pete Hothead. Directed by Pete Burness.

From the director

More from Pete Burness

More films directed by Pete Burness: The Explosive Mr. Magoo, Rock Hound Magoo, Magoo Saves the Bank and Magoo Breaks Par.

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FAQ

Pete Hothead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Pete Hothead?

Pete Hothead runs 7 minutes.

When was Pete Hothead released?

Pete Hothead was released on September 24, 1952.

Who directed Pete Hothead?

Pete Hothead was directed by Pete Burness.

More films by Pete Burness

Who is in the cast of Pete Hothead?

Pete Hothead stars Jerry Hausner as Pete Hothead (voice).

Does Pete Hothead have a post-credit scene?

No. Pete Hothead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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