The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Synopsis
It looks like young Keith Gridley will have a lonely summer, until he meets a talking mouse named Ralph. Ralph takes an immediate liking to Keith's toy motorcycle and can ride it just by making a motor noise. Ralph even acts heroically when Keith comes down with a nasty fever, while dodging cats, owls and a guest's noisy dog.
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Excerpt
Type: Clip • Published 2009-03-10
Top Cast
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Philip Waller
Keith Gridley
Mimi Kennedy
Mrs. Gridley
Thom Sharp
Frank Gridley
John Byner
Guest with Dog
Ray Walston
Matt
Mary Jo Catlett
Kindergarten Teacher
Evan Richards
Ralph (voice)
Zelda Rubinstein
Ralph's Mother (voice)
Billy Barty
Uncle Lester (voice)
Keri Houlihan
Susie (voice)
Heidi Kozak
The Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence McDonnell, Jim Carlson
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- The Mouse and the Motorcycle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- Churchill Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Underwood
Terrence McDonnell, Jim Carlson, Beverly Cleary
David Mansfield
Virgil L. Harper
Department Leadership Roster
David Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Virgil L. Harper
Director of Photography
Terrence McDonnell
Screenplay
Jim Carlson
Screenplay
Ron Underwood
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Mouse and the Motorcycle about?
It looks like young Keith Gridley will have a lonely summer, until he meets a talking mouse named Ralph. Ralph takes an immediate liking to Keith's toy motorcycle and can ride it just by making a motor noise. Ralph even acts heroically when Keith comes down with a nasty fever, while dodging cats, owls and a guest's noisy dog.
Who directed The Mouse and the Motorcycle?
The Mouse and the Motorcycle was directed by Ron Underwood.
Who stars in The Mouse and the Motorcycle?
The principal cast of The Mouse and the Motorcycle includes Philip Waller, Mimi Kennedy, Thom Sharp, John Byner, Ray Walston.
When was The Mouse and the Motorcycle released and how long is it?
The Mouse and the Motorcycle was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mouse and the Motorcycle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mouse and the Motorcycle was composed by David Mansfield.
Is The Mouse and the Motorcycle based on a book or true story?
The Mouse and the Motorcycle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beverly Cleary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mouse and the Motorcycle?
The Mouse and the Motorcycle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).