CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 1h 30m

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"

78%(11)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byLeslie Iwerks

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
October 8, 1999
Studios
Walt Disney PicturesLeslie Iwerks Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Narrator

Mark Kausler

Himself

John Lasseter

John Lasseter

Himself

Russell Merritt

Himself

Roy Edward Disney

Roy Edward Disney

Himself

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Himself

Ollie Johnston

Ollie Johnston

Himself

Don Iwerks

Don Iwerks

Himself

Dave Smith

Himself

Leonard Maltin

Leonard Maltin

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Leslie Iwerks
Leslie Iwerks
Written by
Leslie Iwerks
Leslie Iwerks
Produced by
Leslie Iwerks
Leslie Iwerks

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