

Shinbone Alley
1970-06-26 · 85 min · ★ 6.4
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
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- Directors
- John Wilson
- Production companies
- Fine Arts Films, Allied Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Carol ChanningMehitabel (voice)
Eddie BrackenArchy (voice)
Alan ReedBig Bill (voice)
John CarradineTyrone T. Tattersall (voice)
Hal SmithFreddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Joan GerberPenelope the Fat Cat / Ladybugs of the Evening (voice)
Ken SansomRosie the Cat (voice)
Byron KaneNewspaperman (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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