Documentary · United States of America · 1999 · 1h 30m

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

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Director
Leslie Iwerks
Cast
Kelsey Grammer as Narrator Mark Kausler as Himself John Lasseter as Himself Russell Merritt as Himself Roy Edward Disney as Himself Chuck Jones as Himself
Crew
Shana Hagan — Director of Photography Stephen R. Myers — Editor Seth Flaum — Editor Leslie Iwerks — Writer Leslie Iwerks — Producer
Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes
biographyfilmmakingwoman director1930s
Key Collaborators
Leslie Iwerks Director Shana Hagan Director of Photography Stephen R. Myers Editor Seth Flaum Editor Leslie Iwerks Writer Leslie Iwerks Producer
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