The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

Oct 8, 1999

1h 30m

★ 7.5

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures

Leslie Iwerks Productions

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Cast

Narrator

Kelsey Grammer

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Mark Kausler

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John Lasseter

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Russell Merritt

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Roy Edward Disney

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Chuck Jones

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Ollie Johnston

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Don Iwerks

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Dave Smith

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Leonard Maltin

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Virginia Davis

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Bob Broughton

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