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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-10-08
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Time: 1h 30m
The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
Overview:
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Leslie Iwerks Productions
Movie: The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
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Kelsey Grammer
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John Lasseter
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Roy Edward Disney
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Chuck Jones
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Ollie Johnston
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Leonard Maltin
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Overview
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
Release Date
1999-10-08
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7.7
Rating:
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The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
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