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UNITED STATES · 1942

The Draft Horse

Chuck Jones
Classical Hollywood patriotism military service self-discovery farm life individual limitations
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Synopsis

In a burst of patriotism, a farm horse tries to join the army but finds out he's not really soldier material.

Year1942
CountryUnited States
DirectorChuck Jones
MovementClassical Hollywood
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