The Mouse That Roared (1959) | |
| Director(s) | Jack Arnold |
| Producer(s) | Jon Penington (associate), Walter Shenson |
| Top Genres | Comedy, War |
| Top Topics | Politics, Satire |
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The Mouse That Roared (1959) was a Comedy - War Film directed by Jack Arnold and produced by Walter Shenson and Jon Penington.
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By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 4, 2022 From 4 Star FilmsThere’s something illuminating about getting a movie from our neighbors across the pond that offers a winking look at American society. The movie takes its title quite literally, scaring off the Columbia lady with a critter who subsequently carries away the animated title sequence. Because the... Read full article
The Mouse That Roared (1959) (1)
By Beatrice on Nov 9, 2016 From Flickers in TimeThe Mouse That Roared Directed by Jack Arnold Written by Roger MacDougall and Stanley Mann from a novel by Leonard Wibberly 1959/UK Columbia Pictures Corporation/Highroad Productions First viewing/Netflix rental Monty Python came from a rich tradition, including this Cold War satire which also fe... Read full article
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Quotes from
Solider #1: Hey, you see that big building?
Solider #2: Well?
Solider #1: Well, I saw it first, it's mine.
[There is an explosion and we see a huge mushroom cloud on the horizon]
Narrator: Ladies and gentlemen, this is not the end of the film. However, something like this might easily happen, and we thought we should put you in the proper mood. And now, back to our story.
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Facts about
Peter Sellers made this film in part as a means of emulating his hero, Alec Guinness, by playing multiple roles in one movie.
The AFI online Catalog reports the showing of this film, "The Mouse That Roared (1959)," to diplomats in Geneva, Switzerland on 23 May 1959. There was no mention of the circumstances of the showing.
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