The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.

Directors:

Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson,

Writers:

Peter Young (story), Vance Gerry (story),

Stars:

Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vincent Price	...	Professor Ratigan (voice)
Barrie Ingham	...	Basil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
Val Bettin	...	Dr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
Susanne Pollatschek	...	Olivia Flaversham (voice)
Candy Candido	...	Fidget (voice)
Diana Chesney	...	Mrs. Judson (voice)
Eve Brenner	...	The Mouse Queen (voice)
Alan Young	...	Hiram Flaversham (voice)
Basil Rathbone	...	Sherlock Holmes (voice) (archive sound)
Laurie Main	...	Dr. Watson (voice) (archive sound)
Shani Wallis	...	Lady Mouse (voice)
Ellen Fitzhugh	...	Bar Maid (voice)
Walker Edmiston	...	Citizen / Thug Guard (voice)
Wayne Allwine	...	Thug Guard (voice)
Tony Anselmo	...	Thug Guard (voice)

Storyline

In Victorian London, England, a little mouse girl's toymaker father is abducted by a peglegged bat. She enlists the aid of Basil of Baker Street, the rodent world's answer to Sherlock Holmes. The case expands as Basil uncovers the crime's link to a plot against the Crown itself.

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Plot Keywords:

toy maker | crown | mouse | kidnapping | bat | 

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Taglines:

All new! All fun!

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Musical | Mystery

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Disney

Country:

USA

Language:

English French German Italian

Release Date:

2 July 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$38,600,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released, originally, with the Mickey Mouse short Clock Cleaners.

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Goofs

When the lighting strikes on the close up shot of the picture of Ratigan that Basil has on his fireplace, his evil smirk shows his teeth. However, they are not shown in any other shot.

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Quotes

Basil: Remember, Dawson, we're low-life ruffians.
Dr. Dawson: Well, I was until that...
Basil: Shh!

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Connections

References Lady and the Tramp (1955)

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Soundtracks

"Goodbye So Soon (Reprise)"
Performed by Chorus

User Reviews

Oh, Ratigan!

This diamond in the rough, "Robin Hood" and "Brave Little Toaster" are, in my opinion the best post "Bednobs and Broomsticks" pre "Little Mermaid" films to come out in that time where Disney flicks were only nominated but didn't win any Oscars 'till "Mermaid". A lot of people have never heard of "Great Mouse Detective", but they really should watch it. Ratigan is one of my favourite Diney villains next to Frollo ("Hunchback of Notre Dame") and Prince John ("Robin Hood). If it wasn't for this "Little Mermaid" would never of been made and thus the Disney renaissance would never of started so it really was THIS film that actually sparked it off.

All in all go see this film- you won't be disappointed. Honest.