Adaptation of Russell Hoban's novel about two mechanical toy mice, and their quest to become "self-winding".Adaptation of Russell Hoban's novel about two mechanical toy mice, and their quest to become "self-winding".Adaptation of Russell Hoban's novel about two mechanical toy mice, and their quest to become "self-winding".
Peter Ustinov
- Manny the Rat
- (voice)
Cloris Leachman
- Euterpe
- (voice)
Sally Kellerman
- The Seal
- (voice)
Andy Devine
- The Frog
- (voice)
Alan Barzman
- The Mouse
- (voice)
Marcy Swenson
- The Mouse Child
- (voice)
John Carradine
- The Tramp
- (voice)
Neville Brand
- Iggy
- (voice)
Regis Cordic
- The Clock
- (voice)
Joan Gerber
- The Elephant
- (voice)
Maitzi Morgan
- Teller
- (voice)
- …
Frank Nelson
- Crow #1
- (voice)
Cliff Norton
- Crow #2
- (voice)
Cliff Osmond
- C. Serpentina
- (voice)
Iris Rainer
- Paper People
- (voice)
- …
Robert Ridgely
- Jack in the Box
- (voice)
- (as Bob Ridgely)
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Did you know
- TriviaSir Peter Ustinov (Manny the Rat) and Andy Devine (The Frog) also did voice work for Disney's Robin Hood (1973), in which Ustinov voiced Prince John and King Richard, and Devine voiced Friar Tuck.
- GoofsDuring the spring when an insane Manny shows up and uses a rock to smash the two toy mice, he isn't wearing his scarf, most likely due to the season change, and his tail was briefly missing when he cowers at the sight and aftermath of the damage he did to the toys. They both reappeared later of in his next scene when he and the other rats invade the dollhouse.
- Quotes
The Mouse Child: Papa, I'm afraid! I wanna go home! What's gonna happen to us?
The Mouse: Well, something good, son, as easily as something else. Why, anything can happen.
Manny the Rat: But it won't! Not this evening, my lads!
- Crazy creditsIn the Japanese release, the closing credits are altered and feature pictures of characters from the film, which are shown alongside the text on multi-colored backgrounds.
- Alternate versionsThe American release has closing credits simply displayed against a pink background. However, the Japanese release has alternative closing credits with images of characters (see Crazy Credits).
- ConnectionsReferenced in Hudson Hawk (1991)
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Never Forgotten Film
I was seven years old when this film came out, and probably around 8 or 9 when I first saw it on HBO. Now, at 31, I still can remember with startling clarity almost every detail of this movie! Is it dark? Yes. Is it deep? Yes. But what a great way to introduce pre-pre teens to higher concepts of philosophy! If you are tired of your youngsters filling up on the piffle that passes for children's movies and are looking for something more, this is the film for you. The plot is definitely heavy- lots of emphasis on philosophical concepts and deeper modes of thought; but it will stick with you and your child, and give lots of topics to converse on that go beyond "princess meets prince" threads that permeate most movies available for this age group.
I would strongly suggest that the parent view the film with the child (and probably recommend that parents watch the movie first without the kiddies- so to be prepared for the inevitable questions when viewed with children). A fantastic way to make a child think, instead of burst into song!
I would strongly suggest that the parent view the film with the child (and probably recommend that parents watch the movie first without the kiddies- so to be prepared for the inevitable questions when viewed with children). A fantastic way to make a child think, instead of burst into song!
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By what name was The Mouse and His Child (1977) officially released in Canada in English?
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