While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country.
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Don Bluth
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Title: An American Tail (1986)
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Cast
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Erica Yohn | ... | Mama Mousekewitz (voice) |
| Nehemiah Persoff | ... | Papa Mousekewitz (voice) | |
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Amy Green | ... | Tanya Mousekewitz (voice) |
| Phillip Glasser | ... | Fievel Mousekewitz (voice) | |
| Christopher Plummer | ... | Henri (voice) | |
| John Finnegan | ... | Warren T. Rat (voice) | |
| Will Ryan | ... | Digit (voice) | |
| Hal Smith | ... | Moe (voice) | |
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Pat Musick | ... | Tony Toponi (voice) |
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Cathianne Blore | ... | Bridget (voice) |
| Neil Ross | ... | Honest John (voice) | |
| Madeline Kahn | ... | Gussie Mausheimer (voice) | |
| Dom DeLuise | ... | Tiger (voice) | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Fievel is a young Russian mouse separated from his parents on the way to America, a land they think is without cats. When he arrives alone in the New World, he keeps up hope, searching for his family, making new friends, and running and dodging the cats he thought he'd be rid off. Written by Michael Silva <silvamd@cleo.bc.edu>
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This Holiday Season Steven Spielberg and Don Bluth bring you a magical experience. A musical journey. And a story that will live in your heart forever. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 November 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,234,446, 23 November 1986Gross USA:
$47,483,002Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$84,557,295Company Credits
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Mama Mousekewitz: Tanya, Fievel! Will you stop that twirling, twirling! Uh, no. No more, that's it. Time for bed, come.
Papa Mousekewitz: But Mama, it's Hanukkah.
Mama Mousekewitz: For you, every night is Hanukkah. Papa? Enough already. They'll never get to sleep.
Papa Mousekewitz: All right, all right.
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(End Title Version)
Performed by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
Produced by Peter Asher
Linda Ronstadt's performance courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records
James Ingram's performance courtesy of Qwest Records Inc.
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Goofs
When Fievel's bottle washes up on the Statue of Liberty's torch, it can be seen with stained glass windows cut into the flame, which Gutzon Borglum didn't carve into until 1916. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mama Mousekewitz: Tanya, Fievel! Will you stop that twirling, twirling! Uh, no. No more, that's it. Time for bed, come.
Papa Mousekewitz: But Mama, it's Hanukkah.
Mama Mousekewitz: For you, every night is Hanukkah. Papa? Enough already. They'll never get to sleep.
Papa Mousekewitz: All right, all right.
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Crazy Credits
The first half of the end credits feature period engravings of what New York City looked like in the 1880s. See more »Alternate Versions
In addition to the altered voices, added dialogue, and extra sound effects, the 5.1 remix on the DVD and Blu-ray also has the end credits music edited differently. The transition from the score to the song "Somewhere Out There" is less seamless and comes later in the credits, and the violin solo near the end is completely removed. See more »Soundtracks
Somewhere Out There(End Title Version)
Performed by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram
Produced by Peter Asher
Linda Ronstadt's performance courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records
James Ingram's performance courtesy of Qwest Records Inc.
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In my opinion, this is an excellent movie for all ages that will warm your heart! When Fievel (voice of Phillip Glasser) got lost, I wanted to cry. Although some of the characters were diabolical, I liked everybody. Well, it's hard to say which character was my favorite. The music was good, especially "Somewhere Out There, "A Duo," and "No Cats In America." In addition to the music being good everyone was cast perfectly, and the direction was flawless. In conclusion, I highly recommend this very touching movie for all ages that will warm your heart to anyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for a real treat and a good time, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with someone close to you, and watch it.