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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

1999
Directed byLeslie Iwerks
1h 30m

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.

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Kelsey GrammerNarratorMark KauslerHimself
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John Lasseter
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Russell MerrittHimself
Roy Edward DisneyHimself
Chuck JonesHimself
Ollie JohnstonHimself
Don IwerksHimself
Dave SmithHimself
Leonard MaltinHimself
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Documentary
STATUSReleased
RATING
7.5

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