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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
Oct 8, 1999 · 1h 30m
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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.

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CAST

Kelsey Grammer
Narrator
Mark Kausler
Himself
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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Directed by Leslie Iwerks

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, Leslie Iwerks Productions
Country
US

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