The Great Mouse Detective
“London's crime-fighting ace on his most baffling case!”
Synopsis
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
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Top Cast
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Barrie Ingham
Basil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
Vincent Price
Professor Ratigan (voice)
Val Bettin
Dr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
Susanne Pollatschek
Olivia Flaversham (voice)
Candy Candido
Fidget (voice)
Diana Chesney
Mrs. Judson (voice)
Eve Brenner
The Mouse Queen (voice)
Alan Young
Mr. Flaversham (voice)
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes (voice)
Ellen Fitzhugh
Bar Maid (voice)
Walker Edmiston
Citizen / Thug Guard (voice)
Wayne Allwine
Thug Guard (voice)
Tony Anselmo
Thug Guard (voice)
Frank Welker
Toby the Dog / Felicia the Cat (voice) (uncredited)
Laurie Main
Dr. Watson (archive sound)
Shani Wallis
Lady Mouse (voice)
Melissa Manchester
Miss Kitty Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.76x
+$24.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Clements, John Musker, Burny Mattinson, David Michener
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew O'Callaghan, Peter Young, Ron Clements, John Musker, Steve Hulett, Mel Shaw, David Michener, Vance Gerry, Burny Mattinson, Bruce Morris
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Great Mouse Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.6M
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Clements, John Musker, Burny Mattinson, David Michener
Matthew O'Callaghan, Peter Young, Ron Clements, John Musker, Steve Hulett, Mel Shaw, David Michener, Vance Gerry, Burny Mattinson, Bruce Morris, Paul Galdone, Eve Titus, Larry Grossman, Ellen Fitzhugh, Melissa Manchester, Arthur Conan Doyle
Henry Mancini
Ed Austin
Roy M. Brewer Jr., James Melton
Burny Mattinson, Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew O'Callaghan
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Peter Young
Screenplay
Ron Clements
Director
John Musker
Director
Burny Mattinson
Director
Ron Clements
Screenplay
John Musker
Screenplay
David Michener
Director
Steve Hulett
Screenplay
Mel Shaw
Screenplay
David Michener
Screenplay
Vance Gerry
Screenplay
Roy M. Brewer Jr.
Editor
James Melton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Mouse Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Mouse Detective about?
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
Who directed The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective was directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Burny Mattinson, David Michener.
Who stars in The Great Mouse Detective?
The principal cast of The Great Mouse Detective includes Barrie Ingham, Vincent Price, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido.
When was The Great Mouse Detective released and how long is it?
The Great Mouse Detective was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $38.6M at the worldwide box office (2.76 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Great Mouse Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Mouse Detective was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The Great Mouse Detective based on a book or true story?
The Great Mouse Detective is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Galdone", Novel: "Eve Titus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Mouse Detective?
The Great Mouse Detective holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).