Small children may be afraid of some of the bad characters -- the Disney Studio's gift for creating really nasty bad guys means that they are scary -- but they will love the cute, brave mice and cheer their triumphs. Adults will enjoy the wit and style.
The Great Mouse Detective
London's crime-fighting ace on his most baffling case!
1986 · 1h 14m · G
Adventure, Animation, Crime, Family, Mystery
Directed by
Ron Clements
,
Burny Mattinson
,
David Michener
,
John Musker
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The Great Mouse Detective
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Ron Clements Director
- Burny Mattinson Director
- David Michener Director
- John Musker Director
- Barrie Ingham as Basil of Baker Street
- Val Bettin as Dr. David Q. Dawson
- Vincent Price as Professor Ratigan (voice)
- Susanne Pollatschek as Olivia Flaversham
- Candy Candido Cast
- Diana Chesney Cast
- Eve Brenner Cast
- Alan Young Cast
- Basil Rathbone Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
It's a lot of fun.
As usual with film noir, however, it is the villain who steals the heart and one is rooting for in the breathtaking showdown high up in the cogs and ratchets of Big Ben.
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