Mickey's 60th Birthday
Synopsis
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within. While Mickey is on his quest, network news teams around the country desperately try to find the famous, beloved mouse who has mysteriously disappeared. On his quest, Mickey pays a visit to the patrons of "Cheers", meets up with the Keatons from "Family Ties", and winds up on Disneyland's Main Street the night before his Birthday celebration is to take place. It is there that he finds he has all the magic inside him that he will ever need. The spell is broken and the Birthday bash commences as the whole World celebrates the beloved Mickey Mouse.
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Woody Harrelson
Woody Boyd
John Ritter
Dudley Goode
Burt Reynolds
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Kirstie Alley
Rebecca Howe
Cheech Marin
Disneyland Janitor
Jill Eikenberry
Mia Loud
Phylicia Rashād
Disneyland Cleaning Lady
Carl Reiner
Mel Fellini
Charles Fleischer
Stagehand Charlie / Roger Rabbit (voice)
Wayne Allwine
Mickey Mouse (voice)
Tony Anselmo
Donald Duck (voice)
Bea Arthur
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Justine Bateman
Mallory Keaton
Corbin Bernsen
Arnie Becker
Brian Bonsall
Andy Keaton
Peter Bright
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Dyan Cannon
Annie Hackett
Phil Collins
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Garen
- Screenplay & Story
- Joie Albrecht, Scott Garen
- Original Score
- Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- Mickey's 60th Birthday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television, Garen/Albrecht Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Garen
Joie Albrecht, Scott Garen
Christopher L. Stone
Robert Primes
Tim Powell, Brent Carpenter, Mark Hebdon
Scott Garen, Joie Albrecht, Cheryl Abood
Department Leadership Roster
Joie Albrecht
Writer
Scott Garen
Director
Scott Garen
Producer
Joie Albrecht
Producer
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Scott Garen
Writer
Cheryl Abood
Producer
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Tim Powell
Editor
Brent Carpenter
Editor
Mark Hebdon
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mickey's 60th Birthday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mickey's 60th Birthday about?
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within. While Mickey is on his quest, network news teams around the country desperately try to find the famous, beloved mouse who has mysteriously disappeared. On his quest, Mickey pays a visit to the patrons of "Cheers", meets up with the Keatons from "Family Ties", and winds up on Disneyland's Main Street the night before his Birthday celebration is to take place. It is there that he finds he has all the magic inside him that he will ever need. The spell is broken and the Birthday bash commences as the whole World celebrates the beloved Mickey Mouse.
Who directed Mickey's 60th Birthday?
Mickey's 60th Birthday was directed by Scott Garen.
Who stars in Mickey's 60th Birthday?
The principal cast of Mickey's 60th Birthday includes Woody Harrelson, John Ritter, Burt Reynolds, Kirstie Alley, Cheech Marin.
When was Mickey's 60th Birthday released and how long is it?
Mickey's 60th Birthday was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Mickey's 60th Birthday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mickey's 60th Birthday was composed by Christopher L. Stone.