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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The Mouse That Roared (1959)
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)
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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Benter: As leader of the party of the common man, I say that war is reprehensible, barbaric, unforgivable, and unthinkable. And I second the motion.
Air Raid Warden in Physics Lab: Why is it so different from an H-bomb?
Professor Alfred Kokintz: H-bomb? This new bomb is based on quodium, which is 100 times more powerful than hydrogen.
Helen Kokintz: My father uses an H-bomb just to trigger this one.
Helen Kokintz: You can turn around right now and kiss me if you want to.
Tulley Bascombe: Really?
Helen Kokintz: Really.
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Facts about
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.
Peter Sellers made this film in part as a means of emulating his hero, Alec Guinness, by playing multiple roles in one movie.
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