
Directing
Gene Deitch
Born — Died
1924-08-08 — 2020-04-16
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for
Directing
Credits
48 titles
Known for
8.2Welcome to the magical, musical land of Bluffoonia where the evil tyrant, Clandestino, rules the kingdom with an iron hand and a cold heart. Day by day he's destroying the beautiful forest for his own selfish gains, but the Bluffers—a group of lovable and mischievous animals—are determined to save their forest homeland.
The Bluffers
1985
NRThe Hat is the story of a poor, disabled veteran, named Benito Badoglio, who finds a magical hat (actually, it finds him) and how that changes his life.
The Hat
1982
7.5When famous detective Nick Carter visits Prague, he becomes involved in strange case of a missing dog and even stranger carnivorous plant. He becomes convinced that he is standing against his greatest enemy, the Gardener, who supposedly died years ago in a swamp...
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
1978
4.7Tom's owner, Clint Clobber, is grilling steaks in his backyard. The steak's scent reaches Jerry, who is aroused by it and is led to the steak.
High Steaks
1962
10.0Harold draws himself a castle in an enchanted garden and fills it with a king, a giant, a fairy - and himself!
Harold's Fairy Tale
1974
6.3Tom becomes fearless when he feels like going into the eerie castle.
Switchin' Kitten
1961
Film credits
1970s · 2 titles
7.5When famous detective Nick Carter visits Prague, he becomes involved in strange case of a missing dog and even stranger carnivorous plant. He becomes convinced that he is standing against his greatest enemy, the Gardener, who supposedly died years ago in a swamp...
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
1978
10.0An animated adaptation of the picture book by Toni Ungerer
The Three Robbers
1972
Series credits
Behind the camera
NRThe Hat is the story of a poor, disabled veteran, named Benito Badoglio, who finds a magical hat (actually, it finds him) and how that changes his life.
The Hat
1982
4.7Tom's owner, Clint Clobber, is grilling steaks in his backyard. The steak's scent reaches Jerry, who is aroused by it and is led to the steak.
High Steaks
1962
10.0Harold draws himself a castle in an enchanted garden and fills it with a king, a giant, a fairy - and himself!
Harold's Fairy Tale
1974
6.3Tom becomes fearless when he feels like going into the eerie castle.
Switchin' Kitten
1961
NRThis is the diary of a spider who's a lot like you! He goes to school, but he also spins sticky webs and takes wind-catching lessons.
Diary of a Spider
2006
NRTwo owls discover the secret of peace and happiness and eventually share their secret with all their barnyard friends.
The Happy Owls
1969
5.7On a snowy night in the city, Jerry is comfortably asleep in his hole inside a penthouse, while Tom tries to keep from freezing to death in the alley below.
Buddies Thicker Than Water
1962
5.0Tom joins his owner on a hunting safari in Kenya. Jerry has hidden himself in the Clint's luggage, and Tom quickly sees him and attempts to get rid of him.
Sorry Safari
1962
NRAuntie tries to make her Nephew smile by doing goofy things, but none of it seems to work.
Smile for Auntie
1979
5.3When Jerry rustles cheese from the Dry Gulch General Store, Sheriff Mutt Dillin hires Tom, the fastest trap in the West.
Tall in the Trap
1962
6.2This cartoon opens with a narrator introducing the ancient Greek Acropolis, describing its wealth and beautiful architecture. Tom is depicted as one of these inhabitants, an alley cat who lives in the shadows of Athens searching for food.
It's Greek to Me-ow!
1961
5.4A demonstration of how to make a "Tom & Jerry" cartoon.
The Tom and Jerry Cartoon Kit
1962
6.1A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
Where the Wild Things Are
1975
The apartment house superintendent, Clint Clobber, a turkey if there ever was one, is constantly pestered by an old retired Army general, who keeps the tenants in a dither and uproar with his hard-nosed and disciplined military habits. Clint finally finds a way to rid the house of the undesirable tenant.
Camp Clobber
1958
NRAn adaptation of the book by Verna Aardema
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
1984
NRAn adaptation of the book by Verna Aardema
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
1984
5.4This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
1967
5.4This short film is the first film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 novel, The Hobbit. The film is a considered an "ashcan copy" as it was made quickly and cheaply by the producer to keep the rights to to the material.
J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
1967
5.4Alice travels to Paris and hears five stories adapted from children's picture books in this anthology film. The books adapted include: "Anatole," "Madeline and the Bad Hat," "The Frowning Prince," "Many Moons," and "Madeline and the Gypsies."
Alice of Wonderland in Paris
1966
5.4Alice travels to Paris and hears five stories adapted from children's picture books in this anthology film. The books adapted include: "Anatole," "Madeline and the Bad Hat," "The Frowning Prince," "Many Moons," and "Madeline and the Gypsies."
Alice of Wonderland in Paris
1966
6.0Big Anthony, left alone with Strega Nona's magic pasta pot, runs into trouble when he decides to show the townspeople how it works.
Strega Nona
1977
6.0Big Anthony, left alone with Strega Nona's magic pasta pot, runs into trouble when he decides to show the townspeople how it works.
Strega Nona
1977
4.6While chasing Jerry around a dock, Tom sees and instantly falls in love with a female cat. The female cat appears to return Tom's interest, so Tom sneaks aboard the ship the female cat and her owner have just boarded. Jerry follows Tom onto the boat and proceeds to interfere with Tom's subsequent flirtations.
Calypso Cat
1962
5.1Jerry runs into the Metropolitan Opera, trying to evade Tom.
Carmen Get It!
1962
NRThe three original beloved Bunny Planet stories are now available in a single-volume gift edition with magnetic closure and ribbon place marker. Featuring full-color illustrations and a new poem introducing Janet the Bunny Queen, it's a must-have for anyone who occasionally needs to be transported from mundane reality to "the day that should have been" on a happy planet where life is exactly as you want it to be.
Voyage to the Bunny Planet
2008
NRPopeye is jailed for committing a bank robbery which he insists he didn't commit. He must prove he didn't do it. In a seemingly unrelated subplot, two thugs build a Popeye robot to do their bidding.
Seeing Double
1960
NRA young man learns his new antique violin has the power to change the form of things around it.
Patrick
1973
NRA young man learns his new antique violin has the power to change the form of things around it.
Patrick
1973
6.0When Winnie, who never reads, lifts off with a foxy stranger, sensible Harriet must use every ounce of energy and brain power to rescue her.
Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens
1991
10.0With his purple crayon, Harold draws a picture for his room - and then becomes part of it.
A Picture For Harold's Room
1971
NRThe day to day existence of a little fly that wants to be a superhero and is not afraid to dream really big.
Diary of a Fly
2004
8.0Dinky quits the cartoon business and gets a job as a spokes-duck for TV commercials.
It's a Living
1957
7.7Medieval times. A juggler has little success making a living; he puts on a hair shirt and becomes an ascetic, but attracts only other ascetics. Finally, in desperation, he becomes a monk. He visits the other monks, who all glorify the Lady with their skills: cooking, painting, sculpture, etc. He tries helping them, but botches it. A festival is held for the Lady, and each of the monks offers his gift, but the juggler has nothing. Frustrated, he juggles for her, all night, alone.
The Juggler of Our Lady
1957
Nudnik runs into the usual troubles.
Nudnik Impossible
1991
7.0Meet a worm not that different from you or me, except that his head looks a lot like his tail! A hysterical journal about the daily doings and the hidden world of a lovable underground dweller that will be sure to delight kids both young and old.
Diary of a Worm
2005
5.7Tom accompanies his owner, Clint Clobber, who has severe anger management issues, on a fishing trip.
Down and Outing
1961
NRAdaptation with verse and accompanying music of an old folk tale about the building and firing of a cannon.
Drummer Hoff
1969
8.0What do you do when your best toy disappears and no one will help you find it? Jules Feiffer's spunky little detective learns that if you keep on searching, you might just discover more than you expected!
I Lost My Bear
2005
10.0The adventures of Anatole, a suave and debonair French mouse, in a cheese factory.
Anatole
1962
10.0The Duncan family is beside itself when son Sylvester turns himself into a rock to escape the jaws of a hungry lion.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
1993


