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Short animated comedy

Scratch a Tiger (1970): Cast

Scratch a Tiger (1970) movie poster

Scratch a Tiger is a 1970 short animated comedy directed by Hawley Pratt, starring Marvin Miller as Tiger (voice) and John Byner. It runs 6 minutes.

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Scratch a Tiger (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Hawley Pratt
Genres
Animation , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scratch a Tiger About?

The premise of Scratch a Tiger without spoilers.

A hungry aardvark discovers an anthill and spots the ant inside, assuming an easy meal. However, the ant’s friend—a tiger who owes him a favor—intervenes. Grateful, the tiger stands guard, protecting the ant and its companions from the aardvark’s appetite. The tense standoff unfolds in a brief, witty tableau where the tiger’s loyalty turns the tables, turning an anticipated snack into a surprising rescue.

Scratch a Tiger Themes & Keywords

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  • tiger
  • ant and aardvark
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Cast & crew

Scratch a Tiger Cast & Characters

Marvin Miller leads the cast as Tiger (voice), with John Byner as Ant / Aardvark (voice). Directed by Hawley Pratt.

From the director

More from Hawley Pratt

More films directed by Hawley Pratt: Yogi the Easter Bear, Yogi’s First Christmas, Dr. Seuss on the Loose and The Lorax.

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Scratch a Tiger Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Ant and the Aardvark: Scratch a Tiger” and “Tamanoir voit la vie en rose”.

Also known as
  • The Ant and the Aardvark: Scratch a Tiger
  • Tamanoir voit la vie en rose

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FAQ

Scratch a Tiger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Scratch a Tiger?

Scratch a Tiger runs 6 minutes.

When was Scratch a Tiger released?

Scratch a Tiger was released on January 28, 1970.

Who directed Scratch a Tiger?

Scratch a Tiger was directed by Hawley Pratt.

More films by Hawley Pratt

Who is in the cast of Scratch a Tiger?

Scratch a Tiger stars Marvin Miller as Tiger (voice) and John Byner as Ant / Aardvark (voice).

Does Scratch a Tiger have a post-credit scene?

No. Scratch a Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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