Self Defense... for Cowards

Self Defense... for Cowards

1962 · 8 min · ★ 6.7 · Animation, Comedy

In a series of vignettes, we see how to "win" a barroom fight by such tactics as going limp, garlic breath, screaming, enlisting the help of a large, intimidating friend, etc.

Directed by Gene Deitch

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