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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

OCT 8, 1999 · 90 MIN · DIR. LESLIE IWERKS

Documentary

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.

Cast

  • Kelsey Grammer

    Kelsey Grammer

    Narrator

  • Mark Kausler

    Himself

  • John Lasseter

    John Lasseter

    Himself

  • Russell Merritt

    Himself

  • Roy Edward Disney

    Roy Edward Disney

    Himself

  • Chuck Jones

    Chuck Jones

    Himself

  • Ollie Johnston

    Ollie Johnston

    Himself

  • Don Iwerks

    Don Iwerks

    Himself

  • Dave Smith

    Himself

  • Leonard Maltin

    Leonard Maltin

    Himself

  • Virginia Davis

    Virginia Davis

    Herself

  • Bob Broughton

    Himself

Crew

Writer

Leslie Iwerks

Director of Photography

Shana Hagan

Editor

Stephen R. Myers

Editor

Seth Flaum

Producer

Leslie Iwerks