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Status
Released
Release
1999
Runtime
1h 30m
Available options inUS
"The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world""
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.
21 Cast Members
Kelsey Grammer
Narrator
Mark Kausler
Himself
John Lasseter
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Russell Merritt
Himself
Roy Edward Disney
Himself
Chuck Jones
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Ollie Johnston
Himself
Don Iwerks
Himself
Dave Smith
Himself
Leonard Maltin
Himself
Virginia Davis
Herself
Bob Broughton
Himself
John Hench
Himself
Joseph Adamson
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Ed Friedman
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Richard Edlund
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Marc Davis
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Tippi Hedren
Herself
Steve Cooney
Walt Disney Voice Over (voice)
David Hart
Roy Disney Voice Over (voice)
