The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)
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.
Director: Leslie Iwerks
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 8, 1999
Cast
- Kelsey Grammer - Narrator
- Mark Kausler - Himself
- John Lasseter - Himself
- Russell Merritt - Himself
- Roy Edward Disney - Himself
- Chuck Jones - Himself
- Ollie Johnston - Himself
- Don Iwerks - Himself
- Dave Smith - Himself
- Leonard Maltin - Himself
Screenplay
Music: John Debney, Louis Febre
Cinematography: Shana Hagan
Editing: Stephen R. Myers, Seth Flaum
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Leslie Iwerks Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, filmmaking, woman director, 1930s
More Films by Director: Leslie Iwerks
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story was directed by Leslie Iwerks.
- Who stars in The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story stars Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt, Roy Edward Disney, Chuck Jones.
- How long is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story produced?
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story was produced in United States of America.