The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)

  • NR
  • 10/08/1999 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"

Overview

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.

Leslie Iwerks

Director, Writer

Cast

Kelsey Grammer's headshot

Kelsey Grammer

Narrator
Mark Kausler's headshot

Mark Kausler

Himself
John Lasseter's headshot

John Lasseter

Himself
Russell Merritt's headshot

Russell Merritt

Himself
Roy Edward Disney's headshot

Roy Edward Disney

Himself
Chuck Jones's headshot

Chuck Jones

Himself
Ollie Johnston's headshot

Ollie Johnston

Himself
Don Iwerks's headshot

Don Iwerks

Himself

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