The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
“The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"”
1999•1h 30m•7.8•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Leslie Iwerks
Writer
Leslie Iwerks
Languages
English
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Cast
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
Production
Company
Walt Disney Pictures
Company
Leslie Iwerks Productions
Producer
Leslie Iwerks
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