Shinbone Alley(1970)
It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
Movie: Shinbone Alley
Top 9 Billed Cast
Mehitabel (voice)
Archy (voice)
Big Bill (voice)
Tyrone T. Tattersall (voice)
Freddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Rosie the Cat (voice)
Newspaperman (voice)
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Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
Release Date
1970-06-26
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6.2
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It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults
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