The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
“The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Virginia Davis
Herself
Bob Broughton
Himself
John Hench
Himself
Joseph Adamson
Himself
Ed Friedman
Himself
Richard Edlund
Himself
Marc Davis
Himself
Tippi Hedren
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Iwerks
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Iwerks
- Original Score
- John Debney, Louis Febre
- Original Title
- The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Leslie Iwerks Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Iwerks
Leslie Iwerks
John Debney, Louis Febre
Shana Hagan, Suki Medencevic
Stephen R. Myers, Seth Flaum
Leslie Iwerks
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Iwerks
Writer
Leslie Iwerks
Director
Stephen R. Myers
Editor
Shana Hagan
Director of Photography
Seth Flaum
Editor
Leslie Iwerks
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
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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 principal cast of The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story includes Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt, Roy Edward Disney.
When was The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story released and how long is it?
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story was composed by John Debney, Louis Febre.