The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
7.6
10 votes
1999
1h 30m
Documentary
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.
Directed by Leslie Iwerks
Top cast
Kelsey Grammer
NarratorM
Mark Kausler
Himself
John Lasseter
HimselfR
Russell Merritt
Himself
Roy Edward Disney
Himself
Chuck Jones
Himself
Ollie Johnston
Himself
Don Iwerks
HimselfD
Dave Smith
Himself
Leonard Maltin
Himself
Virginia Davis
HerselfB
Bob Broughton
HimselfJ
John Hench
HimselfJ
Joseph Adamson
HimselfE
Ed Friedman
Himself
Richard Edlund
Himself
Marc Davis
Himself
Tippi Hedren
HerselfS
Steve Cooney
Walt Disney Voice Over (voice)
David Hart
Roy Disney Voice Over (voice)Details
Status
Released
Release date
October 8, 1999
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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