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The Great Mouse Detective
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The Great Mouse Detective

1986-07-02 · 74 min · ★ 7.0

Animation · Family · Mystery · Crime · Adventure

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

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Directors
Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, John Musker
Production companies
Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,600,000

Top Cast

Barrie InghamBarrie InghamBasil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
Vincent PriceVincent PriceProfessor Ratigan (voice)
Val BettinVal BettinDr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
Susanne PollatschekOlivia Flaversham (voice)
Candy CandidoCandy CandidoFidget (voice)
Diana ChesneyDiana ChesneyMrs. Judson (voice)
Eve BrennerEve BrennerThe Mouse Queen (voice)
Alan YoungAlan YoungMr. Flaversham (voice)
Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes (voice)
Ellen FitzhughBar Maid (voice)
Walker EdmistonWalker EdmistonCitizen / Thug Guard (voice)
Wayne AllwineWayne AllwineThug Guard (voice)
Tony AnselmoTony AnselmoThug Guard (voice)
Frank WelkerFrank WelkerToby the Dog / Felicia the Cat (voice) (uncredited)
Laurie MainLaurie MainDr. Watson (archive sound)
Shani WallisShani WallisLady Mouse (voice)
Melissa ManchesterMelissa ManchesterMiss Kitty Mouse (voice) (uncredited)

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