Piker’s Peak

Piker’s Peak

Year: 1957

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

AnimationComedy

In the Alps Bugs and Yosemite Sam vie for 50,000 Cronkites, the prize for the who “climbs the Schmatterhorn.”

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Swiss Alps, Schmatterhorn

Set in the Swiss Alps on the Schmatterhorn, the mountain town hosts a mayor-initiated climb-off with a prize of 50,000 kronkites. A festive crowd, marching band, and cheers accompany the start as contestants begin their ascent. The rugged, snowbound slopes provide opportunities for slapstick, misdirection, and dramatic stunts.

🏔️ Alpine setting 🎉 Festival crowd 🧭 Mountain terrain

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Main Characters – Piker’s Peak (1957)

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Bugs Bunny (voice by Mel Blanc)

Witty, unflappable trickster who volunteers to join the race and uses clever shortcuts to stay ahead. He remains calm under pressure, turning Sam's schemes against him and improvising gags that pivot on wit over force.

🎯 Protagonist 🧠 Clever 😼 Schemer

Yosemite Sam (voice by Mel Blanc)

Blustery, hot-headed rival who doubles as Bugs' main obstacle. His bravado leads him into elaborate traps and backfires, making him the perfect foil for Bugs' schemes while keeping the energy high.

🗡️ Brash 💥 Fiery 🧭 Rival

Saint Bernard with Hiccups (voice by Mel Blanc)

A friendly rescue dog who pulls a frozen Sam from the snow, then treats him to a cocktail before wandering off hiccuping. The scene adds whimsy and a dash of canine charm to the alpine chaos.

🐶 Sidekick 🫗 Comedic 🎉 Whimsical

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Major Themes – Piker’s Peak (1957)

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🔥 Rivalry

A boisterous competition between Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam drives the plot, pushing both to outsmart the other in increasingly risky stunts. Their rivalry combines pride, bragging, and slapstick teamwork, keeping the audience engaged as the mountain course becomes a stage for pranks. The contest reveals how competition can bring out both cleverness and stubbornness in equal measure.

🎭 Deception

The pair engages in a series of double-crosses and tricks, including tampering with ropes and boulders to hinder the other. The gags hinge on misdirection and comic timing rather than serious danger, highlighting Bugs' wit against Sam's hot-headed schemes. Each ruse escalates the physical comedy until the final reveal on the tower.

🏔️ Adventure

The ascent turns into an adventure through extreme elevation, narrow ledges, and the constant threat of avalanches or falling rocks. The environment shapes the humor as the crowd and band accompany the chase with persistent music. The climactic twist on an iconic tower recontextualizes the chase as a playful, surreal finale.

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