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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
“The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"”
7.8 / 10• 1999• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kelsey Grammer
Narrator
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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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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leslie Iwerks's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
