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The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

G 74 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Family  -   2 July 1986 (USA)
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Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.

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Peter Young (story), Vance Gerry (story), and 10 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vincent Price ...
Barrie Ingham Barrie Ingham ...
Val Bettin Val Bettin ...
Dr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
Susanne Pollatschek Susanne Pollatschek ...
Candy Candido Candy Candido ...
Fidget (voice)
Diana Chesney Diana Chesney ...
Mrs. Judson (voice)
Eve Brenner Eve Brenner ...
The Mouse Queen (voice)
Alan Young ...
Basil Rathbone ...
Sherlock Holmes (voice) (archive sound)
Laurie Main Laurie Main ...
Dr. Watson (voice) (archive sound)
Shani Wallis Shani Wallis ...
Lady Mouse (voice)
Ellen Fitzhugh Ellen Fitzhugh ...
Bar Maid (voice)
Walker Edmiston Walker Edmiston ...
Citizen / Thug Guard (voice)
Wayne Allwine Wayne Allwine ...
Thug Guard (voice)
Tony Anselmo Tony Anselmo ...
Thug Guard (voice)
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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. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Crown | Bat | Kidnapping | Mouse | Newspaper  | See more »

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | Musical | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | German | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Basil, the Great Mouse Detective See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$38,625,550 (USA) (31 December 1992)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The box that Olivia sits down on to cry is "Gaston's Liver Pills", a reference to the father of one of the artists. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: 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. See more »

Quotes

Sherlock Holmes: I observe that there is a good deal of German music on the program. It is quite introspective, and I want to introspect.
Dr. Watson: But, Holmes, that music is so frightfully dull.
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Connections

References Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"Goodbye So Soon (Reprise)"
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