The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 8, 1999

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.

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

90 mins | Documentary | Oct. 8, 1999

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
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.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers Walt Disney Pictures, Leslie Iwerks Productions
Original title The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
Directors Leslie Iwerks
Writers 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

Ollie Johnston

as Himself

Don Iwerks

as Himself

Dave Smith

as Himself

Leonard Maltin

as Himself

Virginia Davis

as Herself

Bob Broughton

as Himself

John Hench

as Himself

Joe Adamson

as Himself

Ed Friedman

as Himself

Richard Edlund

as Himself

Marc Davis

as Himself

Tippi Hedren

as Herself

Steve Cooney

as Walt Disney Voice Over (voice)

David Hart

as Roy Disney Voice Over (voice)

Robert Clotworthy

as Ub Iwerks Voice Over (voice)