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Release Date:
2 July 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Can he bring the dirty rat to justice? morePlot:
Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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an overlooked masterpiece more (63 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast) | 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) |
| Laurie Main | ... | Dr. Watson (voice) |
| 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) |
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Basil - The Great Mouse Detective (International: English title)Basil of Baker Street (UK)
The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective (USA) (reissue title)
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
74 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Philippines:G | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/6 | New Zealand:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:G | West Germany:6 | Canada:GFun Stuff
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Several of the sound clips of Toby howling are recycled from "Lady and the Tramp". moreGoofs:
Continuity: After putting Ratigan's bell on a shelf, Basil leans back and crosses his arms. On the next shot, he is leaning forward with his right arm behind his back. Also, the bell disappears and is not seen again. moreQuotes:
Ratigan: Oh, I love it when I'm nasty. Fidget?[Fidget snores]
Ratigan: FIDGET!
[Fidget wakes up, falling to the ground]
Ratigan: Bright and alert as always. Here's the list. You know what to do and no mistakes!
Fidget: No-no-no mistakes. Tools, gears, girl, uniforms...
Fidget: NOW, FIDGET!
Fidget: I'm going, I'm going, I'm going!
[Fidget scurries off]
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The World's Greatest Criminal Mind moreFAQ
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"The Great Mouse Detective" is one of Disney's best films, in my opinion, because it doesn't pander to children. In this movie, the characters go to a bar, get into fights, and stripping is alluded to. However, that's not to say it isn't appropriate for children. I watched this movie when I was very young and I was so innocent that I didn't realize what those things meant. Now that I am older, I still enjoy the film. That's what makes it so great- it's enjoyable for both children and adults. Vincent Price is amazing in this film playing one of Disney's best villains. I don't know the other voice actors, but they were also great, especially the person playing Olivia. Her Scottish accent was spot-on and so darn cute. Strong characterization is one of the stronger points in this movie. Although Basil may appear cynical on the outside, he is really a sucker for Olivia. Dawson is charming and kind, Fidget is 10 times more hilarious than your average bumbling sidekick, and as I said already, Ratigan and Olivia are sublime. The Great Mouse Detective also has great music. It features 3 original songs, "World's Greatest Criminal Mind" and "Goodbye So Soon" performed by Vincent Price, and "Let Me Be Good to You" performed by Melissa Manchester as the white dancer mouse. I am proud to say that LMBGTY is one of my favorite songs of all time. Also, an excellent original score is prevalent in this movie- I wish I knew somewhere were I could get my hands on a soundtrack!! The animation is dark and moody- generally not what you'd expect from a Disney movie, and the Big Ben scene is impressive even 20 years later.
I highly recommend this movie for all Disney fans, and even for non-Disney fans. Great Mouse Detective is a diamond in the rough!!