Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

PG 7.8
2000 1 hr 30 min Documentary

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.

  • Cast:
    Chuck Jones , Ken Burns , Joe Dante , Roger Ebert , June Foray , Stan Freberg , Eric Goldberg

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