The Karate Guard

The Karate Guard is a 2005 American animated cartoon short film, and the 163rd Tom and Jerry short. Directed by Joseph Barbera (Tom and Jerry co-creator and co-founder of Hanna-Barbera) and Spike Brandt, The Karate Guard was the last Tom and Jerry cartoon that Barbera worked on before his death in 2006. It had a limited theatrical release in cinemas throughout Los Angeles on September 27, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures, and had its television premiere on Cartoon Network on January 27, 2006. Dialogue [first lines] Ancient Wise One: My son, You have completed your training in Martial Arts. Are you prepared to go forward and face your enemy, the cat? Good, then go forth and have no fear. Ancient Wise One: Do you need help? Lots of help? Well, the masters have decided to appoint a bodyguard for you. In times of trouble just strike this gong and help will come. Here my son, Try it. [last lines] Butch: Hello, How can I help you? Mm-hmm, we'll be right over. Boys, break out the heavy artillery. Voice cast Keone Young as Ancient Wise One Spike Brandt as Tom Tony Cervone as Butch External links 0482053 Category:2005 American animated films Category:2005 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Tom and Jerry shorts Category:Films directed by Spike Brandt Category:Films directed by Joseph Barbera